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South Africa Probes Airlink’s 12–14-Meter Rugby Stadium Flyover, Cancels Follow-On Pass

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South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a double flyover by Airlink Embraer jets that passed roughly 12–14 meters above Cape Town’s DHL Stadium roof. The airline withdrew a planned flypast at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium after authorities downloaded the aircraft flight-data recorders and requested further information.

Discovered 2026-09-02T07:51:14.485802-07:00 | 2026-09-02T07:51:14.485802-07:00

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  • The recorded altitude—approximately 12–14 meters above the stadium roof—puts operational planning, minimum-altitude compliance and authorization procedures under regulatory scrutiny.
  • Airlink withdrew a second planned flypast after the investigation began, demonstrating the immediate operational and reputational consequences of high-profile aviation stunts.
  • Authorities’ download and analysis of flight-data recorders will provide an evidence base for determining how the flights were conducted and whether further action is warranted.

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