Trevor Jacob, a YouTuber and pilot, staged a plane crash to increase views on his channel.
Trevor Jacob, a YouTuber and pilot, staged a plane crash to increase views on his channel.
In the video titled "I crashed my airplane," Jacob appears to experience engine trouble and ejects from the plane mid-air – selfie stick in hand.
In the video titled "I crashed my airplane," Jacob appears to experience engine trouble and ejects from the plane mid-air – selfie stick in hand.
The plane crashes into the Los Padres National Forest, and Jacob films himself hiking to the wreckage and struggling to find civilization.
The plane crashes into the Los Padres National Forest, and Jacob films himself hiking to the wreckage and struggling to find civilization.
The incident caught the attention of investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The incident caught the attention of investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Jacob was ordered to preserve the wreckage, but he cut up the plane into small pieces and dumped the parts in rubbish bins.
Jacob was ordered to preserve the wreckage, but he cut up the plane into small pieces and dumped the parts in rubbish bins.
The FAA yanked Jacob's pilot's license in April 2022, and he now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
The FAA yanked Jacob's pilot's license in April 2022, and he now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
In a plea agreement, Jacob admitted he intended to obstruct federal authorities when he disposed of the wreckage and created the video to make money through sponsorship with a wallet company.
In a plea agreement, Jacob admitted he intended to obstruct federal authorities when he disposed of the wreckage and created the video to make money through sponsorship with a wallet company.
The incident raises important questions about ethics and accountability in the world of social media.
The incident raises important questions about ethics and accountability in the world of social media.
While seeking views and attention on social media can bring fame and fortune, it can also lead to serious consequences.
While seeking views and attention on social media can bring fame and fortune, it can also lead to serious consequences.
As we continue to explore the impact of social media on society, it is important to consider the potential risks and harms that can come from seeking views at any cost.
As we continue to explore the impact of social media on society, it is important to consider the potential risks and harms that can come from seeking views at any cost.
The case of Trevor Jacob serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of chasing fame and the importance of considering the ethics and consequences of our actions.
The case of Trevor Jacob serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of chasing fame and the importance of considering the ethics and consequences of our actions.