Renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland dies in crash
April 26, 2025
Aerobatic pilot Rob Holland has died following a crash at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. He was 50 years old.
News of Holland’s death was shared on Thursday through an official statement posted on his Facebook page. The accomplished aviator had been scheduled to perform at the Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show this weekend, a major event at the base that draws large crowds.
Authorities confirmed that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the accident, which involved an experimental MX Aircraft MXS. Details surrounding the cause of the crash have not yet been released.
In a post on the Rob Holland Aerosports Facebook page said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am sharing that Rob Holland lost his life today, 24 April 2025, in an accident at Langley AFB, VA. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and is under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and DOD.
“Rob was one of the most respected and inspiring aerobatic pilots in aviation history. Even with an absolutely impressive list of accomplishments, both in classical competition aerobatics and within the air show world, Rob was the most humble person with a singular goal to simply be better than he was yesterday.
“We would greatly appreciate your respect to the privacy of his family and friends. And remember…. Never ever give up on your dreams. Blue skies.”
