Footage from the event late on Friday afternoon shows the plane appear to lose control before it loops around and dives towards the tarmac, Shocked spectators jump to their feet as it hits the ground amid plumes of dust and smoke.
Images show the crumpled orange plane from the Paul Bennet Aerobatics team surrounded by fire rescue vehicles and ambulances while patrons watched on from behind barricades.
The events had been cancelled for the rest of the day, according to signage at the airport.
Victoria Police said in a statement that officers had responded to the crash.
'Emergency services were called to reports the plane, which was conducting a demonstration during an airshow, had lost control and crashed into the tarmac about 5.15pm," police said.
"The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft sustained serious injuries. Reports coming in say the pilot was saved by the fact the plane was almost on its belly when it met the ground.
"The incident occurred a significant distance away from spectators and there have been no reports of further injuries.
Aircraft Information
Owner / Operator: Paul Bennet Aerobatics
Aircraft: Wolf Pitts S1-11X
Registration: VH-PVX
Serial Number: UB001
First Flew: 2010
Age: 15 Yrs
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and we wish him a speedy recovery.
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