Pilot dies when experimental plane crashes before air show in Virginia, officials say
- A tragic plane crash claimed the life of Rob Holland, a six-time World Freestyle Aerobatic Champion, on April 24, 2025, at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, where he was scheduled to perform this weekend.
- The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that Rob Holland was in contact with air traffic control before the crash and was attempting a routine landing when the accident occurred.
- Investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and Department of Defense are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
- The aviation community mourned Holland's loss, with tributes noting he was one of the most respected and inspiring aerobatic pilots in aviation history.
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American stunt pilot Rob Holland (50) loses control and dies in crash
American stunt pilot Rob Holland has died in a plane crash at the age of 50. He lost control of the custom-built aircraft last Thursday while trying to land at the US Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.
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Famed stunt pilot was in contact with control tower prior to fatal crash at Langley Air Force Base
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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 …
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