Should the spectacular Airlink low flyover have been allowed? (Poll)

Should the spectacular Airlink low flyover have been allowed?

  • No, absolutely not

    Votes: 8 9.5%

  • Yes, it was spectacular.

    Votes: 58 69.0%

  • Not sure, looked cool from a distance, but probably a bit reckless.

    Votes: 16 19.0%

  • Other , I measure it with scale ruler and this is what I think......

    Votes: 2 2.4%
  • Total voters
    84
Official discussion here:

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Thread 'Two Airlink Embraer 190s perform dangerously low flyover at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium'


Footage captured at DHL Stadium shows two Airlink Embraer 190s travelling at an unusually low altitude as they pass above the venue, immediately attracting the attention of thousands of spectators gathering for the Springboks versus All Blacks rugby encounter.

Videos recorded from the ground show the aircraft approaching DHL Stadium in close formation before passing directly above the venue. Their apparent altitude makes the footage particularly striking...
 

Airlink’s low flypast over Rugby match in Cape Town - FlightRadar24​

  • A pair of Airlink aircraft performed a low flypast over DHL Stadium
  • The lead aircraft passed less than 50 feet above the roof of the stadium
  • Reaction to the flypast is mixed, with many expressing safety concerns

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Airlink aircraft information​

The flypast was performed by a two ship formation consisting of an Embraer E195 registration ZS-YDE and an Embraer E190 registration ZS-YAE.

The E195 wears a black Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry livery, while the E190 wears a green livery of the same style.

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Airlink statement​

30 August 2026, Cape Town – Airlink notes the concerns expressed in various social media and online forums regarding yesterday’s formation flyby over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.

The flight demanded careful planning and rehearsal, as it required navigating at low altitude, at around 150 knots. The South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Navigation Services provided valuable guidance, approval and support to ensure a safe flyby.

The two aircraft were flown by highly-experienced crew, with each comprised of three senior captains operating in the roles of commander, co-pilot and safety/technical officer.

The flight data recorded by both aircraft confirms that the flights were performed within the SACAA’s approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits for the flypast.

-Airlink Statement
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Jet-Fighter7700 said:
I think people are Karens blowing this thing out of proportion,
flyovers happen worldwide and nobody blows a gasket.
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'Cos we did it first, now some think we must do it bettererer. A bad gust of wind or bird strike etc. is always possible, this is not wise.

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would be nice to get the opinion of an actual pilot. How difficult was this stunt ?
 
CUZ_458 said:
would be nice to get the opinion of an actual pilot. How difficult was this stunt ?
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Is this too Low? Pilot's Reaction on Airlink E195 Low Pass - Pilot Blog​

An incredible Airlink dual flyover stunned spectators at DHL Stadium in Cape Town before the Springboks vs All Blacks match.

An Embraer E190 and E195 passed extremely low above the stadium, with flight-tracking data creating huge discussion online about just how close the aircraft actually came to the roof.

In this video, we analyze the altitude, aircraft, regulations and whether this spectacular low pass was within the approved flight profile.
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Brian_G said:
'Cos we did it first, now some think we must do it bettererer. A bad gust of wind or bird strike etc. is always possible, this is not wise.
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a billion things can happen yes, a piece of space debris could fall from orbit and land on the stadium as well,
the Karens and karls will have a field day becoming experts in Kessler syndrome.

I honestly think its storm in a teacup, flyovers happen all the time, done safely with rehearsals and with even larger aircraft like 747's,and A380's that are truly something to behold,



not those overgrown bizjets made in Brazil by a Drug Cartel that decided to go straight.
 
Jet-Fighter7700 said:
a billion things can happen yes, a piece of space debris could fall from orbit and land on the stadium as well,
the Karens and karls will have a field day becoming experts in Kessler syndrome.

I honestly think its storm in a teacup, flyovers happen all the time, done safely with rehearsals and with even larger aircraft like 747's,and A380's that are truly something to behold,



not those overgrown bizjets made in Brazil by a Drug Cartel that decided to go straight.
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