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NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
This Beach Is So Close To An Airport, Jet Blasts Can Blow People Away. Watch Viral Video
Many beaches have become world-famous for different reasons: natural characteristics, historical importance, unique watersports and activities, surrounding terrain, pop culture, etc. There can be various aspects that make people from all around the globe want to visit a particular beach. Maho Beach in the Caribbean island of Saint Martin has a defining feature and its USP is rather unexpected. Many people actually throng to this Beach to watch aircrafts. It is adjacent to the Princess Juliana International Airport, and plane spotters like to view arrivals and departures up close. The beginning of the runway is only around 160 feet from the fence on the beach, according to the BBC. Thus, the planes fly quite low over the sand during landing or taking off. This is one of the few spots in the world where the flight path can be observed so closely. Plane spotting here is so widespread that restaurants on the beach display airline timetables for tourists' reference. Recently, a video capturing the take-off of a plane at this airport took social media by storm. It has clocked over 3 million views on X so far and has got many people talking. The clip shows an Insel Air MD 80 aircraft at Princess Juliana International Airport. Beyond the fence of the runway, we can see the beach dotted with visitors. Most of them are watching or filming the plane on their devices. As the aircraft taxis and prepares for take-off, the sound of the engines and the force of the jet blast increase. This seems to directly impact those on the beach. Several people look away from the scene as sand starts to fly around. Some lose their footing and end up closer to the waves rather than the fence. By the end, hardly anyone is left standing on the sand - such is the force of the wind. Some visitors also ended up in the water. Watch the viral video below: Insane jet blast at St. Martin Airport: a tourists get blown away by MD80 aircraft taking off. — Out of Context Human Race (@NoContextHumans) May 11, 2025 Here's how X users reacted to the viral video: 120-130 dB within 100 meters, enough to cause immediate hearing damage — Bryan Johnson (@bryan_johnson) May 11, 2025 Just standing there inhaling exhuast.. people are something lol — Justin White (@NewFiie) May 11, 2025 I'd be more worried about a rogue pebble hitting my eye. — Dylan (@DylanWeaver) May 12, 2025 Why does the runway have no jet blast wall? Is it some kind of tourist attraction to get blown into the water? — Terri Zorn (@terri_zorn) May 11, 2025 The best part of this beach is facing the other direction and watching the planes fly over you to land… Almost looks like they're going to land right on your head lol — BullzOverBearz (@BullzOverBearz) May 12, 2025 I've stood there on that beach to feel the blast. It was pretty powerful. — Arguably Angela (@arguably_angela) May 12, 2025 Although watching planes here is an attractive prospect for many beachgoers, they are also told to heed warning signs. Visitors should not stand too close to the fence or hold on to it. Local authorities have warned that trying to brave the force of the jet blast from the beach is not safe, and instances in the past have proven to be quite dangerous for particular tourists.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Shocking footage: Tourists blown away by airplane at popular beach airport
A normal day at the beach took an unexpected turn when a strong jet blast knocked down several tourists at one of the world's most famous plane-watching spots. A video from Princess Juliana International Airport in St Martin has gone viral, showing people losing their balance and getting thrown to the ground as a plane prepared to take off just metres away. The incident happened at Maho Beach, a popular tourist spot known for its close-up views of planes landing and taking off. While the thrill of watching aircraft so close draws crowds every year, the video highlights the real dangers involved– something many might underestimate until it's too late. Jet blast sends people flying into sand and sea The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), captures the moment an Insel Air MD-80 aircraft powers up for takeoff. As the engines rev up, the jet blast hits a group of tourists standing near the airport fence. Some were waving, others filming the scene – but as the plane began to accelerate, things quickly got out of control. Watch the video here: Several people lost their balance and fell onto the sand, while a few were even pushed into the water. The powerful blast left many stunned. In the background, a voice can be heard saying, 'Oh my God. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Look at that,' as others screamed, caught off guard by the sudden rush of wind. Social media reacts strongly to viral clip The clip was shared online with the caption: 'Insane jet blast at St Martin Airport: a tourist gets blown away by MD80 aircraft taking off.' It quickly sparked conversation around safety, hearing damage, and the risks of standing too close to such powerful aircraft. Influencer Bryan Johnson commented on the possible health hazards, posting: '120-130 db within 100 meters, enough to cause immediate hearing damage.' Another user pointed out, 'People also forget that the decibel scale is logarithmic, not linear.' The video caught a lot of attention online, with many people sharing concerns about the possible long-term impact. One wrote, 'Yeah, not great for long-term hearing. The youths better listen to this.' Another added, 'My tinnitus got worse just watching this.' Worries about other dangers were also highlighted, with one tweet reading, 'Not to mention the hot exhaust and fast-moving sand.' One post brought attention to a past incident, saying, 'I think someone died once because they were too close to the jet blast. It's dangerous.' An iconic spot with serious warnings Maho Beach has been a popular tourist spot for years, famous for its close-up views of planes flying low right above the beach. But the recent viral video has once again highlighted the dangers of standing too close to the runway, especially during takeoff. While the spot is known for its exciting experiences and Instagram-worthy shots, the video serves as a reminder that getting too close to aircraft can be risky. As the clip continues to spread online, many are now urging visitors to be more cautious and not let curiosity override safety. Thumb image: X/@NoContextHumans
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Tourists blown away by airplane at iconic beach airport. Dramatic video goes viral
Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport, also known as St Martin Airport, is famous across the globe for its aircraft spotting opportunities. The airport is located at Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, and many tourists visit the Maho Beach to photograph and get captured as aircraft fly low there. But tourists should be careful, or else they could get impacted, as a video recently showed. (Also Read | Thai airports welcome travellers with adorable Moo Deng hippo-themed dolls during Songkran. Video) A video emerged on X (formerly Twitter), in which an Insel Air airline's MD 80 aircraft was seen taking off from the airport. Several tourists at the adjacent beach waved at the moving aircraft. A few people were also seen standing just next to the fenced airfield. However the sound made it impossible to stand so close to the airport. As the video proceeded, the wind from the aircraft, as it got ready to fly, impacted those standing nearby. Several people lost their balance and fell on the sand. A few of them were also seen tumbling and rolling into the water. The video ended with several people pushed back in the water as the wind blew hard. A person was heard saying, "Oh my God. Look at that." Many people also screamed as they recorded the moment. The video was shared with the caption, "Insane jet blast at St Martin Airport: a tourist gets blown away by MD80 aircraft taking off." Influencer Bryan Johnson wrote, "120-130 db within 100 meters, enough to cause immediate hearing damage." A comment read, "People also forget that the decibel scale is logarithmic, not linear." A person wrote, "The air quality is probably pretty bad, too." "Yeah, not great for long-term hearing. The youths better listen to this," read a tweet. An X user said, "My tinnitus got worse just watching this." "Not to mention the hot exhaust and fast-moving sand," said another person. "I think someone died once because they were too close to the jet blast. It's dangerous," read another tweet.
