All netizens are curious about the Trevor Jacob plane crash, especially after YouTuber Trevor Jacob admitted guilt. Find out what happened.
Trevor Jacob Plane Crash
US prosecutors claim that a YouTuber, who intentionally crashed an aircraft to increase views of his video, has agreed to plead to obstruction of a federal investigation for removing evidence at the crash site. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old man, uploaded a video of a plane crash on YouTube in December 2021. Jacob claimed that the crash was an accident. Since then, the video has been viewed over 2.9 millions times.
Jacob acknowledged in a plea deal that he filmed the video for a sponsorship agreement with a particular product. He could be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in jail if convicted. In November 2021 the pilot and skydiver took off on a solo flight from a Santa Barbara Airport in California, mounted with cameras. Jacob also had a selfie stick and a parachute with him.
According to the US Attorney’s Office for Central District of California it was revealed Trevor Jacob planned to eject from his aircraft in mid-flight, and then record himself parachute to the ground as the plane crashed instead of reaching the intended destination.
What happened to Trevor Jacob, a YouTuber?
Trevor Jacob is a YouTuber who uploaded a video on December 24, 2021 titled “I Crash My Airplane”. The video has been viewed over three million times on the platform. Jacob jumped out of the plane, but did not reveal that it was staged and contained promotional materials.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California released a press statement on May 11, 2023 stating that Jacob had agreed to plead to a felony of deliberately destroying an aircraft to gain views. Jacob was sponsored to promote a wallet, according to the press release.
Jacob also lied about the location where the wreckage of the plane was located, according to the press release. Jacob also admitted falsifying a report on an aircraft crash incident that was submitted to federal investigators.
The report incorrectly stated that the plane suffered a complete power loss 35 minutes following takeoff. Jacob also lied about the engine stopping on his plane to an FAA aviation inspector. He said that he couldn’t find a safe way to land and had to parachute.
Why was Trevor Jacob behind bars?
Trevor Jacob, a YouTuber and pilot, intentionally crashed his aircraft and recorded it to gain views. He could be sentenced to up 20 years behind bars. Jacob, who appears to have engine problems in the video “I crashed my plane,” has had almost three million views. Jacob ejects himself from the plane with a selfie-stick and parachute into a forest.
Then he documents his trek through the wilderness, and he eventually finds a car. He then disposed of the wreckage, and lied about the incident to federal investigators. Jacob has agreed that he will plead guilty on one count of obstruction by concealing wreckage. This is a felony.
Why did Trevor Jacob crash his plane?
Trevor Jacob deliberately crashed his plane to gain views on his YouTube Channel and make money via sponsorship with a wallet firm.
He recorded himself parachuting out of the plane and then documenting his journey to find civilization, while updating on his thirst and feeling of being lost. He lied about the cause and obstruction of federal investigators’ investigation after he disposed of the wreckage.
Trevor Jacob: Who is he?
Trevor Daniel Jacob, an American athlete and a former pilot, competed in snowboard cross during the 2014 Winter Olympics. He is also an avid YouTuber, known for his content on skydiving and aviation. As of January 2022, his YouTube channel had more than 100,000 subscribers. Jacob is a Californian from Mammoth lakes. He has also competed in sports like skateboarding, surfing BMX riding, motocross and mixed martial arts.
He was also part of Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus. He competed in the Winter X Games in snowboard cross between 2014 and 2016, his best result being a 5th place finish in 2016.