Renowned aviator causes catastrophic plane crash prior to scheduled airshow presentation.
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The prestigious stunt pilot, Rob Holland, met an untimely demise in a tragic plane crash just days prior to his scheduled performance at an air show.
Rob Holland's single-seater MX Aircraft MXS went down on approach at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, as reported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The news of Holland's passing was confirmed on his official Facebook page, Rob Holland Aerosports, which boasts a colossal fanbase of 252,000 followers.
Paying tribute to the late pilot, the Facebook post read, "With the heaviest of hearts, I am sharing that Rob Holland has left us today." Recognized as one of the most respected and inspiring aerobatic pilots in aviation history, Holland was a humble individual whose singular goal was to surpass his own accomplishments.
The crash occurred before the commencement of the two-day Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show, where Holland was the sole performer in the MX Aircraft MXS. The plane took off from an airport in Nashville and reached Langley at around 11:31 am, as tracked by FlightAware.
The reasons for the crash remain undetermined and are currently under investigation by the NTSB, FAA, and the US Department of Defense. An NTSB investigator is set to begin analyzing the crash site on Friday morning.
Rob Holland's impressive career accolades include being a 13-time US National Aerobatic Champion, a six-time World Aerobatic Freestyle Champion, and the 2012 recipient of the Art Scholl Award. The somber Facebook post garnered over 1,200 responses within hours from admirers expressing condolences and praise for his skills.
Respecting the privacy of Holland's family and friends, they have requested that mourners keep their focus on the positive impact the pilot had on the aviation community. The Facebook post ended with Holland's sentiment towards dreams, "Remember.... Never ever give up on your dreams."
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- Interesting fact about MX Aircraft MXS: It is an experimental airplane renowned for its aerobatic abilities source, source
- Overview of the Art Scholl Award: An annual award presented to a pilot who exhibits outstanding safety, skill, and unselfishness source
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- The investigation into the cause of the accident that took the life of Rob Holland, a 13-time US National Aerobatic Champion, is currently underway by the NTSB, FAA, and the US Department of Defense.
- Rob Holland, the humble and accomplished pilot who was a Six-time World Aerobatic Freestyle Champion, will be remembered for his positivity and drive to surpass his own accomplishments.
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