Close Call: Photographer Ducks Under Landing Plane

This photographer got a little too close for comfort. Caters TV/YouTube
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Key Takeaways:

  • Gustaf III Airport at St. Bart's, known for its challenging airstrip, is a popular location for planespotters.
  • A recent 360-degree video captured a photographer and a motorcyclist appearing to duck under an extremely low-flying Cessna 182 on approach.
  • Despite the hair-raising appearance of a near miss, the individuals were unharmed, though the exact proximity of the aircraft was difficult to determine.
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Known for its challenging airstrip, which begins at the base of a hill and ends on a beach, the Gustaf III Airport at St. Bart’s is a hot spot for planespotters in the Caribbean. Last week, photographer Sebastien Politano shot 360-degree footage of another photographer who appears to have barely ducked below an oncoming Cessna 182 on approach.

While it looks like the photographer was nearly decapitated, it’s hard to tell exactly how close the plane actually was. The aircraft also appeared to glide dangerously low over traffic, causing a motorcyclist to duck as well. Unscathed, the photographer continued shooting as the aircraft blew past him.

Check out the hair-raising 360-degree video below.

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