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Terrifying moment airliners fly just feet over crowded sports stadium in 'dangerous' stunt
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

Terrifying moment airliners fly just feet over crowded sports stadium in 'dangerous' stunt

New footage has emerged showing two Airlink Embraer E-Jets flying dangerously close to the roof of Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a pre-game flyover for a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. The planes, an Embraer E190 and an Embraer E195, came within 41 to 46 feet (12 to 14 meters) of the stadium's structure, sparking alarm among spectators and social media users who criticized the maneuver as 'unnecessary and dangerous.' While Airlink defended the event as a 'safe flyby' following careful planning and approval from the South African Civil Aviation Authority, critics argued the proximity posed significant risks. The airline emphasized that flight data confirmed compliance with safety regulations.

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Daily Mirror logoDaily MirrorIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
Terrifying moment airliners fly just feet over crowded sports stadium in 'dangerous' stunt

New footage has emerged showing two Airlink Embraer E-Jets flying dangerously close to the roof of Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a pre-game flyover for a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. The planes, an Embraer E190 and an Embraer E195, came within 41 to 46 feet (12 to 14 meters) of the stadium's structure, sparking alarm among spectators and social media users who criticized the maneuver as 'unnecessary and dangerous.' While Airlink defended the event as a 'safe flyby' following careful planning and approval from the South African Civil Aviation Authority, critics argued the proximity posed significant risks. The airline emphasized that flight data confirmed compliance with safety regulations.

Bias read (Center): While the incident involved a public safety concern and regulatory oversight, the article presents balanced perspectives by including criticism from social media users and Airlink's defense. There is no clear ideological leaning in the framing of the event or the sources cited, making the overall sl

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