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Airplanes will slowly approach 'as if heading straight' towards sunbathers below, at Maho Beach, Saint Martin Island in the Caribbean.
The Death Beach – where airplanes appear to head straight towards beachgoers
Saint Martin Island is the smallest island in the world's beaches, with a total area of only 84 km². However, it's more famously known for having the world's most terrifying airport, where gigantic airplanes fly just about 10 meters above your head. Princess Juliana International Airport, Sint Maarten, Eastern Caribbean, is approximately 300 km from Puerto Rico, part of the Dutch overseas territory. The airport is named after Princess Juliana of the Netherlands, who visited Sint Maarten as crown princess in 1944.
The airport possesses a very short runway, just over 2 km long. Airplanes are compelled to approach the island by flying extremely low. A common scene here is beachgoers bathing in the sea while witnessing airplanes descending as if they're almost within arm's reach. This provides both exhilaration and a sense of dread for many. Aviation experts have calculated this distance to be safe for beachgoers below. However, they also advise people not to stand too close to the edge of the runway as strong winds could propel objects on the ground, causing harm.
Numerous accidents have occurred when people standing to watch airplanes take off were not firmly grasping onto the fence and were blown away, fortunately without serious injuries. With an experience akin to a heart leaping out of the chest, swirling sand, strong winds, and deafening noise, Maho Beach in front of Juliana Airport has become one of the deadliest beaches reserved only for those who want to challenge themselves.
According to The Star
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourApril 26, 2018
