Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies in Crash at Langley Air Force Base

Renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland died in a crash involving an experimental MX Aircraft MXS while attempting to land at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, ahead of the upcoming Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show. Holland, celebrated as a six-time World Freestyle Aerobatic Champion and 13-time US National Aerobatic Champion, was the sole occupant of the aircraft at the time of the incident. The crash occurred on Thursday, and the cause is still under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and Department of Defense. Tributes have poured in from the aviation community, remembering Holland for his extraordinary talent, humility, and inspirational presence in the aerobatic world. Officials and colleagues highlighted his impressive legacy and asked for privacy for his family. The air show is scheduled to proceed as planned, but the community is mourning the loss of one of its most respected figures.