N530rh Aviation Accident 2025-04-24: Difference between revisions

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Accident Summary

Fatal Accident (1) - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows LLC MX Aircraft MXS-RH, N530RH, Langley AFB (LFI/KLFI), Hampton, VA, April 24, 2025.

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Accident Information


Approx. Accident Location	Aircraft Fatalities	Ground Fatalities	Injured	ASN Entry
37°4'45.33"N, 76°22'17.63"W	1	0	0	Aviation Safety Network

Aircraft Information


Type	Operator	Registration	Serial Number	Manufacture Date
MX Aircraft MXS-RH	Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows LLC	N530RH	MSX-001	2019

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ASX Accident Report

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 11:31 a.m. local time, an MX Aircraft MXS-RH registered as N530RH crashed on approach to Runway 08 at Langley Air Force Base (LFI/KLFI) in Hampton, Virginia. The aircraft, a single-seat, carbon-fiber aerobatic model built in 2019 and owned by Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows LLC, was being flown by its sole occupant, Rob Holland, a nationally recognized aerobatic pilot and airshow performer. The flight originated from Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Tennessee and was conducted under private operation. ADS-B data indicates the aircraft deviated left of the runway just before signal loss. The accident occurred during the arrival phase for the Air Power Over Hampton Roads airshow scheduled for the weekend, where Holland was to perform alongside demonstration teams including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-22 Raptor team.

Rob Holland, 50, was widely regarded as one of the most accomplished aerobatic pilots in modern aviation. His career included winning the World Advanced Aerobatic Championship in 2008, membership on the U.S. Aerobatic Team for ten terms, and 14 titles as the U.S. Four-Minute Freestyle Champion. He developed his aerobatic skills early in life after earning his private pilot certificate as a teenager and built a career that included aircraft ferrying, banner towing, and instructing. Holland’s aircraft, the MXS-RH, was a purpose-built aerobatic platform designed for high-G, high-precision maneuvers. Prior to the accident, he had been a frequent performer at major aviation events across North America, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. His approach to Langley was part of standard arrival for a demonstration slot in the upcoming airshow.

The cause of the crash is under active investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). Early reports indicate no distress calls were made and weather conditions were considered VFR at the time of arrival. The NTSB reported that an investigator would be on scene the following day to begin collecting evidence and flight data. Langley AFB confirmed the fatality shortly before noon on the day of the incident, and while media availabilities were canceled in the immediate aftermath, base officials announced that the scheduled airshow would continue.

This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

Tracking and Social Media

Flight Tracking: Flightradar24, FlightAware, AirNav RadarBox
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)

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 == ASX Accident Report ==
-On Friday, April 18, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m. local time, a privately owned Cessna 180 Skywagon crashed into the Platte River just south of Fremont, Nebraska. The aircraft was occupied by three individuals: Daniel Williams, age 43, of Moundridge, Kansas; Jeff Bittinger, age 50; and Randy Amrein, age 48, both of Fremont. All three occupants were fatally injured, and their bodies were recovered later that night from the submerged wreckage.
+On April 24, 2025, at approximately 11:31 a.m. local time, an MX Aircraft MXS-RH registered as N530RH crashed on approach to Runway 08 at Langley Air Force Base (LFI/KLFI) in Hampton, Virginia. The aircraft, a single-seat, carbon-fiber aerobatic model built in 2019 and owned by Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows LLC, was being flown by its sole occupant, [https://wiki.alsresume.com/index.php?title=Rob_Holland_(pilot) Rob Holland], a nationally recognized aerobatic pilot and airshow performer. The flight originated from Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Tennessee and was conducted under private operation. ADS-B data indicates the aircraft deviated left of the runway just before signal loss. The accident occurred during the arrival phase for the Air Power Over Hampton Roads airshow scheduled for the weekend, where Holland was to perform alongside demonstration teams including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-22 Raptor team.
-The accident occurred during the maneuvering phase of flight, which may include low-altitude operations such as local sightseeing or river following. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft go down near Hormel Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. Crews from the Fremont Police Department, Fremont Fire and Rural Fire Departments, Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Waterloo Fire Department, and others responded rapidly. Recovery operations included airboats, drones, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter to locate and retrieve the wreckage and victims.
-At the time of the crash, the reported weather at nearby KFET (Fremont Municipal Airport) showed winds from 330 degrees at 13 knots with gusts up to 21 knots, overcast skies at 6,000 feet, and a temperature of approximately 9°C. While preliminary reports do not yet confirm the exact cause of the crash, one source reported that the aircraft may have struck power lines during flight over the river. No distress calls or flight plan origin/destination details were publicly released at the time of reporting.
+Rob Holland, 50, was widely regarded as one of the most accomplished aerobatic pilots in modern aviation. His career included winning the World Advanced Aerobatic Championship in 2008, membership on the U.S. Aerobatic Team for ten terms, and 14 titles as the U.S. Four-Minute Freestyle Champion. He developed his aerobatic skills early in life after earning his private pilot certificate as a teenager and built a career that included aircraft ferrying, banner towing, and instructing. Holland’s aircraft, the MXS-RH, was a purpose-built aerobatic platform designed for high-G, high-precision maneuvers. Prior to the accident, he had been a frequent performer at major aviation events across North America, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. His approach to Langley was part of standard arrival for a demonstration slot in the upcoming airshow.
-The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated a formal investigation into the accident. The site remains under investigation, and both agencies are working to determine the chain of events that led to the crash.
+The cause of the crash is under active investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). Early reports indicate no distress calls were made and weather conditions were considered VFR at the time of arrival. The NTSB reported that an investigator would be on scene the following day to begin collecting evidence and flight data. Langley AFB confirmed the fatality shortly before noon on the day of the incident, and while media availabilities were canceled in the immediate aftermath, base officials announced that the scheduled airshow would continue.
+This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
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 == Tracking and Social Media ==
-* Flight Tracking: Flightradar24, [https://www.flightaware.com/resources/registration/N2908C FlightAware], AirNav RadarBox
+* Flight Tracking: Flightradar24, [https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N530RH FlightAware], AirNav RadarBox
-* Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
+* Social Media: [https://www.facebook.com/RHaerosports Facebook], [https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1-FnHh0_e/ Instagram], [https://x.com/RobHolland5150 X (formerly Twitter)]
 == Sources and References ==
-* [https://www.thebestmix1055.com/2025/04/18/officials-investigate-friday-night-plane-crash/ KFMT Fremont]
+* [https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2025/april/24/aerobatic-legend-rob-holland-dies-in-accident AOPA]
-* [https://www.ketv.com/article/fremont-fire-officials-say-plane-crashed-near-fremont/64527946 KETV Omaha]
+* [https://cdn.plnspttrs.net/47251/nx530rh-private-mx-aircraft-mxs_PlanespottersNet_1638952_38a658b587_o.jpg PlaneSpotters]
-* [https://www.wowt.com/2025/04/19/plane-crash-reported-platte-river-south-fremont/ WOWT]
+* [https://www.wtkr.com/news/military/aircraft-incident-reported-at-langley-air-force-base-langley-afb WTKR]
+* [https://www.newsbreak.com/wtkr-news-3-563675/3977057307722-aircraft-crash-reported-at-langley-air-force-base-ntsb NewsBreak]
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