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South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

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South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

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South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Timeline cronologica

Watch: 'Could've ended so badly' - planes fly low over All Blacks test

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Watch: Airlink jets’ dramatic low flypast over Cape Town stadium sparks debate

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Airlink says dramatic stadium flyover stayed within approved limits as new data reveals 41-foot clearance

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VIDEO: Dos aviones pasan a menos de 15 metros del techo de un estadio en Sudáfrica

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