Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of around 56,000 people, but also…
A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dangerously low over Cape Town Stadium ahead of a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand drew cheers from around 56,000 spectators but sparked safety concerns. The two Embraer jets operated by Airlink, a local airline and rugby team sponsor, flew just 41 to 46 feet above the stadium roof, with the top-ranked rugby teams below.
The second jet created a cloud of pink dust by passing through a cloud at the stadium roof. Airlink claimed the flyby was conducted per safety regulations and was carefully planned and rehearsed, with each jet carrying three senior captains. The South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Navigation Services provided assistance to ensure a safe flyby.
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