Avalon Airshow Resumes Following Aerobatic Crash That Left Pilot in Critical Condition

The pilot, critically injured during a loop maneuver on Friday, remains stable as investigations into the crash continue.

A Pitts Special aerobatic plane from the Paul Bennett Aerobatics team crashed during a loop maneuver at the Avalon Airshow on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:15 PM.
The pilot, a man in his 50s and the sole occupant, was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and remains in critical but stable condition.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the crash, examining flight data, maintenance records, and weather conditions.
The Avalon Airshow, which suspended activities on Friday, has resumed on Saturday with a delayed flying display while ensuring safety procedures are followed.
No spectators were injured as the crash occurred a significant distance from the crowd, though eyewitnesses described the incident as shocking and disorienting.