FranceTwo planes flew over the DHL Stadium in Cape Town during a rugby match between South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, at a distance of just ten meters from spectators. The event, organized by local airline Airlink, sparked outrage among fans who criticized the danger and irresponsibility of the stunt. Over 56,000 people witnessed the low-flying Embraer aircraft before fireworks created red and blue smoke. Flight tracking data showed one plane passed within 12.5 meters of the stadium roof. Airlink, which sponsors the Springboks, stated the display was pre-planned and approved by civil aviation authorities. Such aerial displays are a longstanding tradition in South Africa, dating back to the 1995 Rugby World Cup final.
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