An experimental MX Aircraft MXS crashed Thursday while the pilot was attempting to land at the Langley Air Force Base, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Aerobatic pilot Rob Holland died in a crash at Langley Air Force Base at age 50, according to his social media. HAMPTON, Va. — Joint Base Langley-Eustis and National Transportation Safety Board officials are set to give an update after the plane crash at Langley Air Force Base that killed a famed aerobatic pilot just days before an air show.

World-renowned stunt pilot Rob Holland, 50, died Thursday morning when his MX Aircraft MXS crashed during approach to Langley Air Force Base, according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page.