Videos capturing the heart-stopping moments of a Wizz Air jet soaring perilously close to onlookers at Skiathos Airport in Greece have gained widespread attention, turning the airport into a magnet for thrill-seekers and aviation enthusiasts eager to experience the adrenaline rush of being in uncomfortably close proximity to large passenger planes landing. The airport's unique appeal lies in its shallow approach, where planes soar over a beach and access road, attracting tourists despite warnings urging bystanders to maintain a safe distance. But why do these planes have to fly so low like this?