Pilot who survived air show crash still in hospital
- The pilot Glenn Collins remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital after crashing during a demonstration at the Avalon International Airshow.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the crash, which occurred around 5:15 PM and was witnessed by hundreds of spectators.
- The airshow resumed on March 29, 2025, confirming that no spectators were injured and that the incident occurred away from the crowd.
- Messages of support have flooded in from the aviation community, showing solidarity with Collins and his family during his recovery period.
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Champion pilot stable after shock air show crash
A pilot remains in a critical condition after his plane crashed at the Avalon Airshow. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS) By Rachael Ward in Melbourne Quick-acting emergency crews have helped a pilot survive what would usually be a “catastrophic” crash that has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit aviation community. Experienced pilot Glenn Collins was attempting an aerobatic manoeuvre at the Avalon Airshow on Friday afternoon when his aircraft plung…
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