South African airline scraps repeat stadium flyover amid investigation

Two passenger jets flew close to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium during a flyover last weekend, prompting safety concerns among spectators and officials. The low‑altitude passage, which occurred over the stadium’s perimeter, was captured by on‑site cameras and quickly drew attention from local authorities and the public.

The airline that operated the aircraft announced it has suspended any plans to repeat the display while South Africa’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, conducts a formal investigation. Officials said the probe will assess compliance with flight‑path regulations and determine whether the maneuver posed a risk to the crowd or surrounding area. The carrier indicated it will await the authority’s findings before considering any future flyovers, underscoring a cautious approach pending the outcome of the inquiry.