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Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base New federal findings reveal that a critical part may have come loose before award-winning stunt pilot Rob Holland fatally crashed during a routine approach at Langley Air Force Base last month. According to a preliminary report from the NTSB, Holland’s custom-built MX Aircraft MXS “porpoised,” pitched up, rolled left, and went down on final approach to the runway at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, April 24, just days before he was set to perform at an upcoming airshow in Hampton, Virginia. Witnesses told investigators that Holland’s plane leveled off about 50 feet over the runway, flew straight, then …
Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Air Force Base Days Before Airshow Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Air Force Base Days Before Airshow
Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Air Force Base Days Before Airshow An award-winning stunt pilot died when his "experimental plane" crashed at a Virginia military base days before an upcoming airshow.  Rob Holland, 50, has been identified as the pilot killed at Langley Air Force Base when his plane went down in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB and Langley Air Force Base will hold a media briefing today at 3 p.m. on yesterday's crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.Location: Riverview Events Center128 Benedict Avenue, Langley Air Force Base pic.twitter.com/RDVtfHRrqI — NTSB Newsro…
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING) Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING)
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (Developing) An investigation has been launched after an experimental plane crashed in Virginia. On Thursday afternoon, an experimental MX Aircraft MXS went down near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB is investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia. — NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) April 24, 2025 The crash comes just days before the start of the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show. It is unclear if the pilot was preparing before the event. Officials said that the pilot was the only person on b…