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Planes fly just 50 feet above packed stadium roof during rugby match flyover
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points The planes passed just 50 feet above the roof of the stadium where the match was being held. A dramatic flyover took place before a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand.
A dramatic flyover took place before a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. Two Airlink aircraft were involved in the incident, flying at a surprisingly low altitude. The planes passed just 50 feet above the roof of the stadium where the match was being held.
The event occurred at DHL Stadium, where a crowd had gathered to watch the South Africa-New Zealand rugby match. Details of the flyover are available from the source.
Further information about the incident can be found through the source, which reported on the startlingly low flight of the two Airlink aircraft over the packed stadium.
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Published: August 30, 2026 ·
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