Overview

• 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.