Pilot dies when experimental plane crashes before air show in Virginia, officials say

Blue Angels showcase F/A-18 jets at Augusta air show

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) - They are the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world flying in aircrafts like the F/A-18 jet and C-130 carrier. We were able to get a look into their pre-show practice and speak with Sergeant Benaiah Smith, who said it never gets old flying with the Blue Angels. “The Blue Angels are here to demonstrate Marine Corps and Navy aviation and their capabilities, showing it off to the rest of the world.” said Smith. The Bl…

Famed stunt pilot was in contact with control tower prior to fatal crash at Langley Air Force Base

A famous stunt pilot who died while attempting a routine landing at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia spoke to air traffic controllers prior to the fatal wreck.

Rob Holland, famed aerobatic pilot who died in Langley plane crash, known for new ‘unexpected’ maneuvers

Rob Holland, a famed aerobatic pilot who wowed airshow crowds and championship judges with tight spirals, meticulous loops and inventive sequences in the sky, has died in a plane crash. He was 50. Holland died Thursday while landing his custom-built, single-seat aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton in preparation for an upcoming airshow at the military installation. The plane was making a normal landing and was not conducting aerobatic …

Rob Holland, famed aerobatic pilot who died in Langley plane crash, was known for new ‘unexpected’ maneuvers

Rob Holland, a famed aerobatic pilot who wowed airshow crowds and championship judges with tight spirals, meticulous loops and inventive sequences in the sky, has died in a plane crash. He was 50. Holland died Thursday while landing his custom-built, single-seat aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton in preparation for an upcoming airshow at the military installation. The plane was making a normal landing and was not conducting aerobatic …