Official Media Statement - Avalon Incident

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Source: https://airshow.com.au/support/updates/ ... -incident/

28 March 2025

PUBLIC STATEMENT

AIRCRAFT INCIDENT AT AVALON AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

The Avalon Australian International Airshow confirms that an incident occurred this afternoon involving a single aerobatic display aircraft.

The aircraft was conducting an aerobatic manoeuvre and hit the ground. The pilot is in a serious but stable condition and has been transferred to hospital for treatment.

The incident occurred well away from the crowds in attendance and no member of the public was injured.

The Avalon Australian International Airshow concluded the day’s activities to allow the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation team to have full and free access to the site.

We are continuing with preparations to recommence the airshow tomorrow morning, subject to confirmation this evening.

Our thoughts are with the pilot and his family, friends and team members.

Justin Giddings
Chief Executive Officer
AMDA Foundation
Avalon Airshow organiser.