Low-flying planes almost hit South Africa rugby stadium during pregame flyover
Footage shows planes flying through fireworks, narrowly avoiding roof of the Cape Town Stadium at start of New Zealand v. South Africa test match The post Low-flying planes almost hit South Africa rugby stadium during pregame flyover appeared first on The Times of Israel .
During a South Africa versus New Zealand rugby match at Cape Town's DHL Stadium, spectators experienced widespread panic as two Embraer planes flew dangerously low. The flyover, conducted by Airlink, a South African airline, caused alarm among the 55,000-seat stadium's occupants. As the fireworks lit up the sky, footage revealed the first plane dangerously close to the roof, tilting its tail towards the ground as it ascended.
Social media was flooded with videos as users expressed fears of a potential catastrophe and noted the aircraft's proximity to the stadium. Some observers even suggested that the fireworks might not have been part of the planned event. According to tracking data, one of the planes flew at an altitude of just 164 feet, yet, despite the alarming scene, aviation experts confirmed that the planes were never in real danger of colliding with the stadium.
Such low-altitude aerial displays are a customary tradition in South African sports, often preceding major matches.
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