Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets conduct a pre-game flyover over South Africa’s DHL Stadium on Saturday afternoon, passing very close to the stadium roof, according to flight-tracking data cited by media reports. The stadium seats about 55,000 people.
Reports say the aircraft approach to within roughly 41 feet of the roof, based on information from FlightRadar. The accounts describe the moment as dramatic because the stadium is packed and the aircraft appear to skim the roof during the flyover.
The coverage focuses primarily on the apparent proximity of the planes to the venue. Because the reporting relies on public tracking data rather than official measurements or statements, details such as the exact flight path, altitude at the roofline, and the purpose or authorization of the flyover are not consistently addressed across the articles provided. No additional outcomes or injuries are mentioned in the included summaries.
