The incident occurred before the start of a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand at a stadium where about 55,000 spectators had gathered. Two passenger Embraer aircraft flew just 12–14 meters above the roof of the arena, sparking a wave of criticism on social media and serious concern among aviation experts... reports the website infohub.kz.
According to Flightradar24, the planes passed literally over the heads of the crowd, and footage of the maneuver quickly spread across the internet. Many users called it reckless, while experts noted that the minimal altitude margin made the flight extremely risky. Any unforeseen situation, whether a bird strike or sudden turbulence, could have led to catastrophic consequences.
In response to the criticism, representatives of Airlink stated that the flyover was carefully planned, rehearsed, and fully coordinated with the South African Civil Aviation Authority. The company emphasized that each aircraft's crew consisted of three experienced captains, and onboard flight data confirm strict compliance with established safety standards.