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Herald Sun
28-05-2025
- Health
- Herald Sun
Avalon Airshow crash pilot Glenn Collins posts recovery update
Don't miss out on the headlines from Victoria. Followed categories will be added to My News. Looking remarkably well for someone who hit the ground at more than 185km/h just a few months ago, Glenn Collins can be seen sitting in a wheelchair with a cast on his left leg, a bandaged left arm, surrounded by family. His employer, Paul Bennet Airshows, which shared the update on Facebook, said witnessing Mr Collins rehabilitation had been an inspiration. 'Glenn's recovery continues to progress positively, supported by a dedicated team of health professionals committed to his care,' they wrote. 'His strength and determination continue to inspire all who know him. 'Glenn and his family extend their heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming generosity, kind messages, and ongoing support.' The Paul Bennet team also went on to thank those who had supported Mr Collins through the online fundraiser they had set up to support Mr Collins and his family during the recovery. 'Your encouragement provides tremendous strength and is deeply appreciated,' they wrote. 'An incredible $80,000 has been raised so far toward Glenn's GoFundMe. Thank you again to all who have contributed.' The pilot, from NSW, was performing a stunt involving four planes, when the accident happened while he was coming out of a loop in front of stunned onlookers. He spent five weeks in hospital before being able to move back closer to home and family. In a post earlier this month Mr Collins detailed the injuries he sustained, including damage to his spine. 'Most of my general injuries are healing well, but I do have spinal damage,' he wrote on Facebook. 'While I can move my legs — which I'm incredibly grateful for — I don't yet have full feeling in my legs or waist. 'Ongoing rehabilitation will be key, and I'm giving it my all.' Want to score NBA Melbourne tickets? This is your best chance
News.com.au
05-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Nothing short of extraordinary': Pilot Glenn Collins gives update after horror Avalon Airshow crash
A pilot who was critically injured in a horror crash at the Avalon International Airshow says he is 'giving his all' as he continues his recovery. Glenn Collins, a pilot from the Paul Bennet Airshows, was performing a four-plane stunt with the SkyAces Formation Aerobics Team at the event between Geelong and Melbourne on March 28 when his plane, the Pitts Special, crashed in front of a crowd. Mr Collins, the sole occupant of the plane, suffered critical injuries to his upper and lower body as a result of the crash, and underwent several surgeries. Giving an update on his condition five weeks after the horror crash, the pilot said it was a 'great comfort' to be closer to home and his family after being transferred from Melbourne to Sydney. 'Recovery is ongoing and still uncertain in many ways, though I'm thankful for every step forward,' he wrote online. The pilot said while most of his 'general' injuries were healing well, he had also suffered spinal damage. 'I've been lucky to be in the care of amazing medical teams in both (Melbourne and Sydney). Their skill, compassion, and dedication have been nothing short of extraordinary,' he said. 'While I can move my legs – which I'm incredibly grateful for – I don't yet have full feeling in my legs or waist,' he said, 'Ongoing rehabilitation will be key, and I'm giving it my all.' Mr Collins thanked his wife, family and the medical professionals who aided in his recovery, as well as those at the Avalon Airshow who 'acted so quickly and bravely to get me out of the wreckage'. 'This road I'm on is one many have travelled before – waking up to a new reality after life-changing injuries,' he said. 'While my future is still uncertain, I remain hopeful and grounded in gratitude, surrounded by care and love.'
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
‘Giving my all': Pilot speaks after horror crash
A pilot who was critically injured in a horror crash at the Avalon International Airshow says he is 'giving his all' as he continues his recovery. Glenn Collins, a pilot from the Paul Bennet Airshows, was performing a four-plane stunt with the SkyAces Formation Aerobics Team at the event between Geelong and Melbourne on March 28 when his plane, the Pitts Special, crashed in front of a crowd. Pilot Glenn Collins' plane crashed at the Avalon Airshow in March. NewsWire / David Caird Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Collins, the sole occupant of the plane, suffered critical injuries to his upper and lower body as a result of the crash, and underwent several surgeries. Giving an update on his condition five weeks after the horror crash, the pilot said it was a 'great comfort' to be closer to home and his family after being transferred from Melbourne to Sydney. 'Recovery is ongoing and still uncertain in many ways, though I'm thankful for every step forward,' he wrote online. He was the sole occupant of the plane, and was critically injured during the crash,. Credit: Supplied The pilot said while most of his 'general' injuries were healing well, he had also suffered spinal damage. 'I've been lucky to be in the care of amazing medical teams in both (Melbourne and Sydney). Their skill, compassion, and dedication have been nothing short of extraordinary,' he said. 'While I can move my legs – which I'm incredibly grateful for – I don't yet have full feeling in my legs or waist,' he said, 'Ongoing rehabilitation will be key, and I'm giving it my all.' The pilot has returned to Sydney for further treatment. NewsWire / David Caird Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Collins thanked his wife, family and the medical professionals who aided in his recovery, as well as those at the Avalon Airshow who 'acted so quickly and bravely to get me out of the wreckage'. 'This road I'm on is one many have travelled before – waking up to a new reality after life-changing injuries,' he said. 'While my future is still uncertain, I remain hopeful and grounded in gratitude, surrounded by care and love.'
7NEWS
05-05-2025
- General
- 7NEWS
Pilot critically injured at Avalon Australian International Airshow provides health update
A pilot who was critically injured in front of thousands of spectators when his plane crashed at an airshow in Victoria says he has spinal damage but is on the mend. Champion aerobatics pilot Glenn Collins was performing at the Avalon Australian International Airshow on March 28 when he was involved in an accident during a stunt. Collins, aged in his 50s, was aboard a single-seat biplane and appeared to be performing a loop when he lost control and hit the runway. He was airlifted to The Alfred in Melbourne in a critical condition with serious upper and lower body injuries. Collins is a Sky Aces pilot for Paul Bennet Airshows, who on Monday posted an updated statement written by Collins regarding his condition. Following a five-week stint in Melbourne, the pilot is now in a Sydney hospital, closer to family and friends. 'Most of my general injuries are healing well, but I do have spinal damage' Collins said. 'While I can move my legs – which I'm incredibly grateful for – I don't yet have full feeling in my legs or waist. Ongoing rehabilitation will be key, and I'm giving it my all.' Collins said his future was still uncertain but he remained 'hopeful and grounded in gratitude'. He thanked his family and friends for their support, as well as the medical staff in Sydney and Melbourne. 'I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support, kind messages, generous donations, and love I've received,' he said. 'It's been truly humbling and has lifted me up during some of the toughest moments. Knowing so many people are in my corner means more than I can say.' No one else was injured in the crash, which occurred away from crowds. Collins is an expert pilot, having clocked 2700 hours in the sky, with over 1000 of those hours in ultralight and microlight planes. His commercial experience also includes banner towing, skywriting and parachute displays, and additionally has 83 skydives to his name. GoFundMe has also been organised to help Collins financially.
9 News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 9 News
Pilot speaks after suffering 'life-changing' injuries in airshow crash
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Experienced pilot Glenn Collins was performing a multi-plane stunt when his aircraft crashed just a few hundred metres from crowds in Victoria on March 28. Collins was left with spinal damage but said he is now "healing well" after spending over a month in hospital, he shared in a message on Facebook. Pilot Glenn Collins shared an update on his long recovery with a photo alongside his wife. (Facebook/Paul Bennet Airshows) "Recovery is ongoing and still uncertain in many ways, though I'm thankful for every step forward," he said in a long message posted to Paul Bennet Airshows' Facebook page. "After five weeks in Melbourne, I've now been transferred to Sydney – closer to home and family, which is a huge comfort." Collins said that he can still move his legs despite the spinal injury but he hasn't regained full feeling in his legs or waist yet. He will continue rehabilitation said he remains positive about his long recovery. "There are so many people I'd like to thank. To the pyrotechnic team who acted so quickly and bravely to get me out of the wreckage – thank you for your courage," Collins added. "To the healthcare professionals who continue to care for me with such skill and kindness – your dedication is deeply appreciated." Collins went on to thank his children, grandson, extended family and his wife. Collins crashed during a demonstration flight at Avalon International Airshow in Victoria (9News) He described his wife as the "most remarkable person I've ever known". "This road I'm on is one many have travelled before - waking up to a new reality after life-changing injuries," Collins added. "While my future is still uncertain, I remain hopeful and grounded in gratitude, surrounded by care and love." Collins' accident played out in front of thousands at Australia's biggest airshow at Avalon Airport, when a performance involving four aerobatic planes took a terrifying turn. Collins, a member of the Paul Bennet Airshows team with decades of experience, is also champion of multiple competitions. The experienced pilot was left with life-altering injuries. (Paul Bennets Airshows) He has more than 2700 hours of flying experience and has previously won aerobatics competitions throughout his career, according to a biography on the Paul Bennet Airshows website. Paul Bennet Airshows said in a statement following the crash that it will "no longer be performing at the Avalon Australian International Airshow but we hope the public continue to enjoy the world class event". Victoria Plane Crash plane accident Australia Melbourne national CONTACT US
