This is what can happen when an airport runway is located right next to the beach and someone is enjoying a quiet nap under the sun; you run the chance of having an airplane land on your head!
It all happened at the Heligoland Airport, located on an island off the coast of northern Germany, when 52-year old amateur pilot and engineer Jürgen D. was getting ready to land his 180 horsepower Piper, but he flew literally a few inches over the head of a unsuspecting sunbather.
In fact, if you look at the footage, you’ll see that the man ducked his head the last second, which probably saved his life.
Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Jürgen D. said: “Yes, that was me. I’m very sorry; that wasn’t exactly a flying feat. I could not see the man lying on the beach when I was landing. However, I am glad that nothing happened to him. That’s all I want to say.”
By John Halas
Hat tip to Jalopnik !
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