Airlink to hand over black box data after low stadium flyover
Two 98-seat Embraer-190 jets from Airlink performed a low-altitude flyover of Cape Town's DHL stadium before a Springboks–All Blacks match, with Flightradar24 showing a lowest altitude of about 46 feet above the stadium roof. Airlink said both aircraft' digital flight recorders indicate the flights were within approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits; no passengers were onboard and each aircraft was flown by three senior captains, including a safety/technical officer. The South African Civil Aviation Authority is examining the data and has requested additional information, which could lead to a safety or regulatory review.
Aviation authorities are reviewing black box data for the low-altitude flyover
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Two Airlink jets flew low over a rugby stadium during a match. Officials are now checking the planes' black box data. A safety review could follow if concerns appear.
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