WATCH: FlyArystan Airbus A320 catches on fire during maintenance work at Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan.
As a result of the incident, an Air Astana employee was injured. He was provided with the necessary medical assistance.
The aircraft has been temporarily taken out of service. An assessment of the extent of the damage and the necessary repair work is currently being carried out.
Earlier today, Airlink performed a pre-match flyover at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Our lowest recorded ADS-B altitude was 50 ft at standard pressure, or approximately 205โ210 ft AMSL when corrected for the local QNH of 1019 hPa. With DHL Stadium standing about 164 ft tall near sea level, that puts the aircraft roughly 41โ46 ft (12.5โ14 m) above the top of the stadium.
Earlier today, Airlink performed a pre-match flyover at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Our lowest recorded ADS-B altitude was 50 ft at standard pressure, or approximately 205โ210 ft AMSL when corrected for the local QNH of 1019 hPa. With DHL Stadium standing about 164 ft tall near sea level, that puts the aircraft roughly 41โ46 ft (12.5โ14 m) above the top of the stadium.
WATCH: Two Airlink jets roar just feet above Cape Townโs DHL Stadium in a dramatic flyover that sparked immediate safety concerns online.
The lead aircraft flew roughly 45 feet above the roof ahead of the Springboks vs. All Blacks rugby match.
Airlink says the low-altitude flyby was fully approved, meticulously planned, and flown by veteran captains in coordination with South African aviation authorities.
A South African airline is defending its crews after a low flyover above DHL Stadium in Cape Town prior to Saturday's rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. https://t.co/KabuHshibX
WATCH: Two Airlink jets roar just feet above Cape Townโs DHL Stadium in a dramatic flyover that sparked immediate safety concerns online.
The lead aircraft flew roughly 45 feet above the roof ahead of the Springboks vs. All Blacks rugby match.
Airlink says the low-altitude flyby was fully approved, meticulously planned, and flown by veteran captains in coordination with South African aviation authorities.