Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
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- Flightradar24 estimates that the lead jet passed just 12 to 14 metres above the roof of Cape Town StadiumS1
- A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risksS2
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Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
Flightradar24 estimates that the lead jet passed just 12 to 14 metres above the roof of Cape Town Stadium
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Dramatic low flyby by passenger jets over South African stadium sparks safety debate
A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risks
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Published Aug 31, 2026
What to know
- Flightradar24 estimates that the lead jet passed just 12 to 14 metres above the roof of Cape Town StadiumS1
- A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risksS2
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Sources · 2 citations
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