Airshow reopens after crash leaves pilot fighting for life in Melbourne hospital

The man aged in his 50s was attempting a solo aerobatic manoeuvre at the Avalon Airshow when he lost control

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Australia’s biggest airshow will resume after a serious crash in front of tens of thousands of spectators left an experienced pilot fighting for life.

The man aged in his 50s was attempting a solo aerobatic manoeuvre at the Avalon Airshow on Friday afternoon when he lost control.