South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says
Summary
A South African airline called Airlink performed a risky stunt last weekend by flying two planes very close over a stadium during a rugby match. The country’s aviation regulator, SACAA, approved the stunt but is now investigating and has canceled a similar planned flyover at another stadium.Key Facts
- Airlink flew two planes less than 50 feet above a stadium in Cape Town during a rugby match.
- The stunt was approved and rehearsed with safety measures by SACAA, the aviation regulator.
- SACAA is now reviewing the flight data after media discussions raised concerns.
- Airlink will not repeat the flyby at a stadium in Soweto during a later rugby test match.
- The flights were performed by an experienced crew and followed approved altitude and speed limits.
- Flybys like this have happened before at South African sports and presidential events.
- SACAA says aviation safety in South Africa is very important and always enforced.
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