The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at the Airpower Over Hampton Roads at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, in May 2023. (Breanna Klemm/U.S. Air Force)
NORFOLK, Va. (Tribune News Service) — The Joint Base Langley-Eustis “Air Power Over Hampton Roads” air show will continue this weekend in Virginia despite a plane crash on Thursday that killed well-known aerobatic pilot Rob Holland.
“We’ve decided to proceed with the Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show this weekend as scheduled,” said Col. Matthew Altman, the joint base commander.
On Thursday morning, Holland died when his single-engine plane crashed at the base. He had been scheduled to perform in the air show but was not practicing any aerobatic moves, said National Transportation Safety Board investigator Dan Boggs.
Agencies including the NTSB and the Federal Aviation Association will continue their investigation. Boggs arrived at Langley Air Force Base on Friday to start documenting the controls of the aircraft and the area.
Langley Air Force Base last hosted their show in 2023, attracting thousands to marvel at civilian and military air performances. Some of the activities will include fighter jets soaring through the skies and a STEM exhibit for students.
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