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Experimental Aircraft Crashes at Langley Air Force Base, Investigation Underway

An MX Aircraft MXS crashed during landing in Virginia, prompting an NTSB-led investigation as speculation surrounds the pilot's identity.

File Photo: Search and rescue crews search for debris after an American Airlines passenger jet had crashed into a military helicopter while landing in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2025. The crash was one deadly aviation accident this year.
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Overview

  • An experimental MX Aircraft MXS crashed while attempting to land at Langley Air Force Base near Hampton, Virginia, at 11:50 a.m. on April 24, 2025.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have confirmed the crash and initiated a formal investigation, with the NTSB taking the lead.
  • Only the pilot was aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash, but their identity and condition have not yet been officially confirmed.
  • Unverified social media reports suggest aerobatic pilot Rob Holland may have been involved, though no official confirmation has been provided.
  • The crash occurred just days before the biennial Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show, raising questions about the risks of experimental aircraft operations.