Low Flying Passenger Planes Narrowly Avoid Rugby Stadium Roof in Cape Town
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Israel
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- The Times of Israel
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Two Airlink Embraer 190 passenger planes flew dangerously close to the roof of the DHL Stadium in Cape Town during a pregame flyover for a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. According to FlightRadar24 data, one of the aircraft was only 12 to 13 meters above the stadium while traveling at approximately 220 km per hour. The planes flew through fireworks as part of the opening ceremony. One pilot, flying the plane symbolizing New Zealand, reportedly lifted the tail of the aircraft at the last moment to avoid the roof. In response to the event on social media, Airlink posted the words: Planning. Precision. Performance.
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