Chilling moment two planes almost crash into full stadium in horrifically ‘dangerous’ stunt

Footage showing the chilling moment two planes almost crash into a stadium packed full of spectators has left social media users shocked.

A low-level pre-game flyover took place at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday (29 August) ahead of the rugby match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks.

Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets soared over the stadium, which seats 55,000 people, as part of the pre-match celebrations.

Several clips of the terrifying moment were shared online, showing the two planes sitting at around 41 to 46 feet above the stadium. It has been confirmed the jets were an Embraer E190 and an Embraer E195.

The crowd could be heard loudly cheering as the planes flew through the air, with colourful pyrotechnics accompanying them.

One clip appeared to show the planes, painted in green and black, coming extremely close to touching the roof of the stadium.

The footage sparked outrage among social media users, who were quick to brand the flyovers 'dangerous' and 'unnecessary'.

Others pointed out that a 'major disaster' could have evolved, adding that 'lives were put at risk'. There was never any indication that spectators were put in danger due to the flyover.

However, Airlink - an official partner of the series - has praised the 'spectacular scenes' at the match, which is part of the eight-part Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour.

The company, according to MailOnline, has also claimed that both planes flew within 'approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits' during Saturday's display.

Significant rugby matches in South Africa often feature low-altitude flyovers, with the tradition dating back to at least the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final.

Saturday's match concluded with the Springboks beating the All Blacks 33-26. The third Test of the series between the two rugby nations, which is the first in 30 years, will take place on Saturday (September 5) in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Had the All Blacks won in Cape Town, the win would've written them into the rugby history books. They would have been the first New Zealand team to win back-to-back Tests in South Africa since 1996. However, it wasn't to be and the Springboks managed to take home the win.

The fourth Test will take place on September 12 at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, marking the end of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour for 2026.

Taking place every four years, the tour will return in 2030 with New Zealand acting as host.