A YouTuber named Trevor Jacob posted a video claiming he crashed his plane on purpose, bailing out with a parachute. However, many pilots and viewers are skeptical, pointing out inconsistencies in the video. These include Trevor not wearing a parachute in his previous flying videos, the engine stalling at a convenient cruising altitude, and Trevor not attempting to troubleshoot the problem before bailing out. The video was also sponsored by Ridge Wallet, leading some to speculate that Trevor staged the crash for views and to attract more sponsors. The incident has sparked controversy, with some calling it a serious crime and a potential terrorist attack. Trevor has since turned off comments on the video and has not addressed the allegations.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Trevor Jacobs, a YouTuber, posted a video titled "I Crashed My Plane" which showed him abandoning a plane after the engine stalled.
2. The video sparked controversy, with many pilots and viewers suspecting that the crash was staged for views and sponsorship.
3. Trevor Jacobs is known for doing extreme stunts on his YouTube channel.
4. The video was also a sponsorship deal with Ridge Wallet.
5. Pilots pointed out several inconsistencies in the video, including that Trevor Jacobs was wearing a parachute, which is unusual for pilots.
6. Trevor Jacobs did not try to troubleshoot the engine problem before abandoning the plane.
7. The plane crashed into a mountain, but Trevor Jacobs was able to parachute to safety.
8. The video was posted 13 days before the text was written.
9. Trevor Jacobs turned off comments on the video.
10. The incident is considered a serious crime, potentially a felony.
11. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could investigate the incident.
12. Trevor Jacobs' channel is known for extreme content, and the plane crash video was likely intended to generate views and interest.
13. The video's sponsor, Ridge Wallet, may have been attracted to the potential for high views and engagement.
14. The incident sparked a discussion about the ethics of staging stunts for views and sponsorship.