Langley Air Force Base plane crash: MX Aircraft MXS goes down near Hampton, Virginia

An MX Aircraft MXS crashed at Langley Air Force Base near Hampton, Virginia. Unconfirmed reports suggest aerobatic pilot Rob Holland may have been aboard.

Updated on: Apr 25, 2025, 02:46:37 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A small plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base near Hampton, Virginia, on Thursday, according to WTKR News 3. The aircraft, an experimental MX Aircraft MXS, was involved in the incident, as confirmed by the NTSB Newsroom. First responders are currently on the scene.

An MX Aircraft MXS crashed at the Langley Air Force Base near Hampton, Virginia. (UnSplash)

FAA statement

As per Hampton meteorologist Ricky Matthews, FAA released the following statement on Langley AFB plane crash -

“An MX Aircraft MXS crashed while the pilot was attempting to land at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia around 11:50 a.m. local time on Thursday, April 24. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates.”

Rob Holland on the plane?

The crash occurred just days ahead of the biennial Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show. Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media suggest that renowned stunt pilot Rob Holland, who is scheduled to perform at the event, may have been aboard the aircraft. However, there has been no official confirmation at this time.

According to flight tracking data from FlightAware.com, a flight registered to Rob Holland traveled from Nashville International Airport (KBNA) to Langley Air Force Base (KLFI), landing at 11:31 a.m.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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