Jets Nearly Hit South African Stadium Roof in Terrifying Flyover
- On Saturday, two Airlink Embraer E190 jets performed a low-altitude flyover at Cape Town's DHL Stadium moments before the Springboks faced the All Blacks in their Greatest Rivalry match.
- The spectacle revived a South African rugby tradition tracing back to the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park, when a South African Airways Boeing 747 swept overhead with 'GOOD LUCK BOKKE' emblazoned beneath its wings.
- Flight tracking data for ZS-YDE recorded a GPS altitude of 925 feet, while the DHL Stadium stands about 164 feet high, indicating substantially more vertical separation than dramatic camera angles suggested.
- Spectators held their breath as the planes passed, with one TikTok user questioning the safety of the manoeuvre by noting the aircraft 'came very low.'
- Despite the dramatic footage, available flight information confirms the Airlink aircraft maintained safe clearance; the airline serves as the official carrier for squads involved in the Greatest Rivalry.
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Jets leave onlookers horified as they nearly hit roof of South African stadium during pre-game flyover: ‘Could’ve been catastrophic’
Two Airlink jets stunned crowds with an ultra-low flyover above Cape Town’s DHL Stadium before the South African Springboks vs. New Zealand All Blacks rugby match Saturday.
Sydney Morning Herald
Low-flying aircraft shock rugby fans
A flyover before the All Blacks’ Test against the Springboks has left fans shocked at how close the planes came to the stadium.
Crazy pictures in Cape Town. At a packed DHL Stadium, two planes flew right above the arena roof. "Fans were shocked," writes the NZ Herald.
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