Rob Holland, a famed aerobatic pilot who wowed airshow crowds and championship judges with tight spirals, meticulous loops and inventive sequences in the sky, has died in a plane crash. He was 50. Holland died Thursday while landing his custom-built,

Rob Holland is described by colleagues as an inspirational pilot known for performing intricate and daring maneuvers.

A small plane with one person onboard crashed at the Langley Air Force Base in Virginia the morning of April 24, officials confirmed.