The German magazine Bild also interviewed the pilot, who said he´s sorry, he botched the landing and didn´t see the man on the beach. In another article they say the public prosecutor has opened an investigation and if the pilot is convicted of dangerous operation of an aircraft, he could face a jail sentence of 6 months or more. Besides, the aviation authorities will look into it as well.
Haarscharf über Badegast geflogen: Staatsanwalt ermittelt gegen Helgoland-Tiefflieger - News Inland - Bild.de (in German)