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South Africa probes low jet flyover at Cape Town stadium rugby match

South Africa's aviation authority is investigating a low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town Stadium. The South African Civil Aviation Authority has obtained flight data and is requesting more information from Airlink to determine if any safety concerns warrant a review. Airlink has since withdrawn plans for a similar flyover at an upcoming match in Soweto. AI

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South Africa probes low jet flyover at Cape Town stadium rugby match

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Low jet flyover of packed Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe

    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 on Wednesday. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had …