See The Terrifying Moment A Plane Almost Crashed Into Water While Trying To Land. Photos

The terrifying moment plane almost crashed into water while trying to land on 'world's scariest' airport approach in St Martin -was caught on camera. Princess Juliana International Airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin has become famous for boasting the 'world's scariest approach'.

But this landing was more terrifying than most as the heart-stopping footage shows.

Thrillseekers watched in shock as the Westjet Boeing 737 appeared to almost hit the water as it approached the runway.

The pilot was forced to power up back into the sky as it became clear the jet couldn't land.

The plane makes a safe landing on the second attempt 45 minutes later.

Maho Beach is famous for its proximity to the island's airport, with tourists regularly watching planes making low-altitude landing approaches.

The local government warns those in the area not to get too close to arriving and departing aircraft because of the risk of suffering injury or even death.