Famous YouTube star Trevor Jacob gave an interview to “Good Morning America” before he was ordered to serve six months in prison for a stunt gone wrong.
The 30-year-old intentionally crashed a plane into the Los Padres National Forest in November 2021 as part of a stunt. The influencer and former Olympian proceeded to destroy evidence after the crash and later pleaded guilty to one count of destruction and concealment. for the purpose of obstructing a federal investigation; according to To the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.jacob Said ABC's Keina Whitworth said Friday on “Good Morning America” (GMA) that she had “no idea” she was breaking the law when she jumped out of a plane, but that she later realized she was breaking the law. He was found to have committed five felonies.
YouTuber Trevor Jacob talks about intentionally crashing a plane as part of a stunt @kaynawhitworth He is scheduled to be sentenced to prison later this month. pic.twitter.com/Vpzj8DtWiX
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“When I jumped out of the plane, I jumped out and was like, 'I made the biggest mistake of my life,'” he told Whitworth. U.S. prosecutors said multiple cameras were installed on the plane before takeoff.
Jacob recounted a series of events that occurred before he entered prison.
“We made sure there was no fuel in the plane. We made absolutely sure there was no one in that vicinity,” he said on “GMA.”
According to the law firm, the famous YouTuber posted a video of the stunt on December 23, 2021, with the title “Plane Crashed.” The videos and images have since been removed from the platform.
“Jacob is an experienced pilot, skydiver, and former Olympian who was sponsored by companies that sell a variety of products, including wallets,” the U.S. Attorney's Office said. “Pursuant to the sponsorship agreement, Jacob has agreed to promote the company's wallet in his YouTube videos he posts.”
Jacob ultimately knew he had made a mistake, but was “just grateful to be alive” and thought, “Maybe I should put this on the internet.” He said he continued to post videos.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the influencer initially claimed she had no idea where the plane wreckage was, but later flew a helicopter to the area to pick up the plane wreckage and took it to Ranch Siscock. That's what it means.
According to his attorney's office, Jacob unloaded the plane's wreckage into a hangar at the Lompoc Airport, destroyed it and threw it in a trash can.
The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly revoked Jacob's pilot license in April 2022, but later reinstated it.
Jacob took “full responsibility” for his actions. (Related: This daredevil stunt by Tom Cruise will get your heart racing)
He shared some advice for his young fan base.
“Let's learn from this mistake. Don't get caught up in this nasty feedback loop of dopamine and adrenaline and views and likes. And don't be stupid to tell your kids, 'Hey, don't do this.' I’m glad you think so,” he said.
