The South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is investigating the Airlink flyover before the rugby match between the Springboks and the All Blacks on 29 August at the DHL Cape Town Stadium.
Sisa Majola, Civil Aviation spokesperson, says Airlink submitted three applications for flight displays at the rugby matches. The flight display in question was the second and was approved in advance after the required documentation, simulator exercise and safety briefing session were completed. Following media reports over the weekend, the Civil Aviation Authority began a compliance investigation, contacted Airlink and obtained flight data and further information. The analysis is still underway and additional information has been requested from the operator. A full report with recommendations will be provided to Airlink once the assessment is completed.
Airlink also notified the authority on 1 September that it was withdrawing its application for a third flight display, which was scheduled for that weekend. The Civil Aviation Authority says aviation safety remains a priority and that the incident must be thoroughly investigated to determine whether any safety issues require further action.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
