A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said Wednesday.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said Wednesday it had obtained flight data recordings and requested additional information from Airlink as part of its assessment. A full report with recommendations will be issued once the review is complete.
Airlink has withdrawn plans for another flyover at the upcoming rugby match in Soweto, according to the SACAA, which is responsible for regulating aviation safety and security.
The flyover ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks rugby match on Aug. 29 drew huge cheers from a crowd of about 56,000, but also sparked a debate over the safety risks after video footage by spectators inside and around the stadium spread online.
Deandra Peters, 25, a pilot and aviation enthusiast attending
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