Horror as stunt plane crashes at airshow after losing control during display in front of terrified crowd in Australia

AN AIRSHOW plane has dramatically crashed in front of terrified onlookers in Australia.

The pilot was seriously injured but miraculously survived the botched stunt at the Avalon Airshow in Victoria.

The aircraft hurtled into the ground during a manoeuvre by the Sky Aces Formation Aerobatic Team on Friday, at around 17:15pm.

Local reports said that the plane was performing a loop as part of the display, but unfortunately did not pull up at the right time.

A loudspeaker announced to spectators that the pilot survived the devastating crash, but suffered serious injuries.

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