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Avalon Crash Pilot Glenn Collins Shares Recovery Progress After Spinal Injury

Five weeks after his plane crash, Collins remains in rehabilitation in Sydney, regaining movement but without full sensation in his lower body.

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Overview

  • Glenn Collins, a veteran stunt pilot, suffered critical spinal injuries during a crash at the Avalon International Airshow on March 28, 2025.
  • Collins has been transferred to Sydney for ongoing rehabilitation after initial treatment and multiple surgeries in Melbourne over five weeks.
  • He has regained some movement in his legs but still lacks full sensation in his lower body, with his recovery described as ongoing and uncertain.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised over A$67,000 to support Collins's medical expenses, rehabilitation, and family needs during his recovery.
  • The Australian Transport Safety Bureau continues its investigation into the crash, examining black-box data, eyewitness accounts, and other evidence.