It had been a good flight, only ninety minutes but smooth.

Suddenly, I saw it, through the clouds, getting closer!

We were going to hit it, I knew that and braced myself, knuckles white as I gripped the armrests!

I couldn't take my eyes off it as it got nearer and nearer until, thump!

We hit it!

The engines screamed loudly in protest and I was thrown forwards against my seat belt and in no time at all it was over!

I relaxed back into my seat.

I know it is silly, but I always panic when I see the ground rushing towards me.