A serious plane crash occurred during the Avalon International Airshow near Melbourne, Australia, on March 28, 2025, resulting in significant injuries to the pilot.

Collins, who has over 2,700 hours of flying experience and multiple aerobatic championships to his name, is currently in critical but stable condition at The Alfred hospital.

Emergency services responded swiftly, with at least two vehicles and an air ambulance dispatched to the scene, where the pilot, Glenn Collins, was found with serious injuries to both the upper and lower body.

The airshow, which is the largest in the southern hemisphere, has been temporarily suspended, with plans to resume activities the following day pending confirmation.

Paul Bennet Airshows, the organization behind the performance, expressed their concern for Collins and confirmed they would not perform on March 29, 2025, in light of the incident.

The incident took place during a demonstration flight when the aircraft, a Wolf Pitts Pro, lost control and crashed while performing a loop.

Witnesses described the moment as 'very sobering,' with an eerie silence enveloping the crowd of thousands who were watching the Sky Aces Formation Aerobatic Team's display.

Phil O’Brien, a broadcaster present at the event, described the crash as 'beyond horrible,' emphasizing the severity of the impact as the plane hit the ground nose-first.

Despite the crash occurring at a distance from the audience, the airshow was abandoned, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands of attendees.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has initiated an investigation into the crash, seeking any video footage from the public to assist in their inquiries.

Attendance at the airshow remained strong despite the incident, with crowds still gathering to view the display aircraft.

The crash was first reported at 5:35 PM local time, and investigators are examining flight data, maintenance records, and weather conditions as part of their ongoing inquiry.