Plane almost lands on sunbather on German beach

This holidaymaker got the shock of his life as he soaked up rays on a beach in Heligoland, an island in northern Germany.

Pilot Juergen Drucker, 52, came within inches of colliding with the man as he flew his Piper PA-28-181 Archer II along the coast.

Seconds after passing over the man the plane hit a fence and then ploughed across a section of the beach before coming to rest on the runway.

Pilot said: 'It was me that was flying and I am really sorry. I have to say, as the pictures show, that it wasn't one of my greatest achievements in the cockpit.

'In my defence I can say that I didn't see him because he was lying down and I'm just very grateful it worked out well and I didn't land on him. I don't want to say any more than that. I fear I will be in for a fine from the Federal Aviation Office but I hope I will be able to keep my licence.'

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+35 1. Malakyte commented 10 years ago

Was it very smart to lay down right in front of the runaway at first place?
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+6 2. mightymaxx commented 10 years ago

Reminds me of the runway it St. Martin

Here: http://www.snotr.com/video/1528/747_landing_at_St_Martin
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+7 3. sux2bu commented 10 years ago

If that guy's belly was any bigger his rear-end might have been plowed by that plane's front wheel. :S He started to raise up at first and then ducked his head....good move. :D
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0 4. thundersnow commented 9 years ago

What a close call! Not sure why the reporter says the plane was landing on a dune preceding the island of Helgoland at 0:03. I assumed this occurred on the island.