Stunt Plane Hits Wall at Bathurst 1000

During the pre-race festivities for the Bathurst 1000, a stunt plane delivering the Peter Brock Trophy collided with a concrete wall at Mount Panorama, resulting in minor damage and prompting an investigation by the ATSB. The plane, piloted by Hayden Pullen, was intended to land smoothly but veered right upon touchdown, causing its tail to strike the wall, which led to debris flying off. Despite the incident, the plane was able to take off again after delivering the trophy to ShowTime Entertainment Group's Gary Reid. Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki went on to win the race, narrowly defeating rival Broc Feeney. The ATSB is collecting evidence and will release a final report after the investigation concludes, monitoring for any critical safety issues. Eyewitness accounts highlighted Pullen's experience and the plane's reputation as one of the fastest aerobatic aircraft in Australia.