By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
Aerosport pilot Rob Holland has passed away. He was 50.
An official cause of death has not been determined yet. However, he passed away in a place crash at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, his social media said.
According to 13newsnow.com, the Air Power of Hampton Roads air show is taking place this weekend. Holland was expected to be part of the air show.
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“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 Facebook post said. “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.”
At this time, it is not clear if the air show will be postponed due to the crash.
According to his website, he may have been driving his popular MXS plane, a one-of-a-kind, all carbon-fiber masterpiece. The air plane was built in North Carolina for the purpose of air shows.
The Langley Air Force Base air show is expected to include USAF Thunderbirds, ACC F-22 Demo Team, USAF Hertiage Flight, and numerous other performers.
Holland’s website shows that he received 37 international competition medals, including 14 gold medals. He also had 100 million + annual media impressionals, 4.7 million + annual live spectators.
He was a thirteen-time U.S. National Aerobatic champion, a six-time World four-minute freestyle champion.
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He was also a fourteen-time U.S. four-minute freestyle champion. He won the 2015 World Air Games Freestyle Gold Medal. He also received the 2012 Art Scholl Award for Showmanship Recipient.
Holland was the 2008 World Advanced Aerobatic champion. He was also a ten-time U.S. Aerobatic team member.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am sharing that Rob Holland lost his life today, 24 April 2025, in an accident…
Posted by Rob Holland Aerosports on Thursday, April 24, 2025
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