Renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland died on April 24, 2025, when his experimental MX Aircraft MXS crashed on approach at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Just before lunch, Rob Holland was preparing for the next Air Power Over Hampton Roads air display set for the weekend.

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Rob Holland, celebrated for his innovative maneuvers and multiple national and international aerobatic championships, was the aircraft’s sole occupant. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the crash.

Col. Matthew Altman, commander at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, expressed condolences, stating, “Today we lost a friend of our Air Force family.” ​

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Rob Holland’s death is a significant loss to the aviation and aerobatic communities. Aerobatics will always recall his original maneuvers and performances, as well as other activities he engaged in for the discipline. Rob Holland will always be regarded as a forerunner in aerobatics, even if the inquiry into what transpired is still in progress.