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General Aviation Discussion => General Aviation Discussion => Topic started by: EGAD89 on July 13, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

Title: St. Maarten death by jetwash.
Post by: EGAD89 on July 13, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

Seen this on bbc news.

Freak accident or are onlookers at st. maarten an accident waiting to happen?

Bad job either way.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-40591757

Title: Re: St. Maarten death by jetwash.
Post by: gadwall58 on July 13, 2017, 01:09:21 PM

In some clips you see folk hanging onto the wire purposely trying to cling on as long as possible.

Sad but I suppose only a question of time.

Title: Re: St. Maarten death by jetwash.
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 13, 2017, 01:32:51 PM

Mrs AT wants to do that,despite me pointing out the dangers-there has been talk of using blast deflectors there,but space is very limited.
I believe the police are often nearby and you can be arrested if you push your luck.
Perhaps those who have been there could tell us more.......... :)

Title: Re: St. Maarten death by jetwash.
Post by: acw347 on July 13, 2017, 03:10:37 PM

Its great fun to do! My wife and I both went fence clinging. I doubt it will end the practice as the tourists spend money in the bars and restaurants at the beach.

Title: Re: St. Maarten death by jetwash.
Post by: The Gaffer on July 13, 2017, 03:40:31 PM

Agreed, it was the highlight of our cruise and was just disappointed to have to miss an A 340 take off.

Signage is clear and the risks obvious, but it's still a bucket list item and would be a shame to see it prevented

Title: Re: St. Maarten death by jetwash.
Post by: introducingmike on July 21, 2017, 02:49:16 PM

http://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/26622-beacon-hill-entrance-will-be-re-routed-to-avoid-fatalities-and-injuries-due-to-jet-blast.html

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