Airlink defends low-altitude flyby over packed stadium
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This squirrel thinks the flyby was nuts, but at least they didn't drop any acorns on the crowd.
💡 Why it matters
The incident highlights the need for stricter oversight of aerial stunts over large crowds to prevent potential disasters.
Airlink performed a low-altitude flyby with two Embraer jets before a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town, drawing cheers from 56,000 fans but sparking a major safety debate. The airline insists the stunt was carefully planned and conducted according to
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
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The Guardian
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
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