Air show legend Rob Holland was killed today when his MXS aerobatic airplane went down at Langley Air Force Base. "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," a notice on Rob Holland Aerosports' Facebook page said at about 5 p.m. EDT.
Rob was a six time World four minute winner, 13 time winner of US National Aerobatic Championships.
Considered by many to be the best pilot in the world in the history of aerobatics.
The accident was at the end of a positioning flight from Nashville for the upcoming Langley Airshow. Reports state “on landing” and alternatively “on opproach”
So sad. I did 10 hours of acro with him in a Super Decathlon at the Nashua NH airport (KASH) just before he became famous. My joke was that I wouldn’t be able to afford him if I did those same 10 hours with him today. He was a local guy and occasionally joined us for lunch at the airport cafe. He will be missed.
