SNOWBOARDER, Trevor Jacob, is known for more than just his skills on ice.
In 2021, the Olympian-turned-influencer was criticized for intentionally crashing his plane for views and is reaping the consequences of his actions nearly two years later.
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Trevor Jacob plane crash video
At the time of the November 2021 crash, Jacob claimed that it was an unavoidable accident.
But the video, which is still available on YouTube and has been viewed three million times, was used by a court to prove that the Lompoc, California native had deliberately crashed the plane.
In the clip, Jacob is seen swearing repeatedly as he pretends that his engine has broken and he needs to abandon the plane.
He filmed himself jumping out of the aircraft wearing a parachute, while a separate camera inside the cockpit showed the moment of impact.
Once Jacob safely reached the ground he hiked up to the crash site and surveyed the wreckage.
Using a selfie stick, Jacob filmed himself explaining how he was “just so happy to be alive,” and said he was “so thirsty” that he would have to drink from a nearby stream.
The video goes on to show the YouTuber being “rescued” by nearby farmers after spotting their car headlights in the distance.
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Who is Trevor Jacob?
Trevor Daniel Jacob was born in West Hills, California, on August 6, 1993.
Apart from being a YouTuber, the 29-year-old is also known for his skills in extreme sports.
In 2014, Jacob represented the United States in snowboarding at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.
According to his Team USA bio, the athlete is also an accomplished skateboarder, surfer, motocross rider, BMX biker, and snowmobiler.
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What happened to Trevor Jacob?
To add to Jacob’s extreme hobbies, the YouTuber is also a former pilot and skydiver.
On November 24, 2021, the Olympian purposefully crashed his plane after departing from the Lompoc City Airport, in Santa Barbara County.
During his plea deal in May 2023, Jacob admitted he never intended to land the aircraft and instead, “planned to eject from his aircraft during the flight and video himself parachuting to the ground and his airplane as it descended and crashed,” according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California.
The stunt was allegedly conducted for the purpose of promoting a wallet and Jacob admitted in his plea agreement that he intended to make money through the YouTube video he eventually uploaded on December 23, 2021, titled, I Crashed My Airplane.
What happened to Trevor Jacob?
To add to Jacob’s extreme hobbies, the YouTuber is also a former pilot and skydiver.
On November 24, 2021, the Olympian purposefully crashed his plane after departing from the Lompoc City Airport, in Santa Barbara County.
During his plea deal in May 2023, Jacob admitted he never intended to land the aircraft and instead, “planned to eject from his aircraft during the flight and video himself parachuting to the ground and his airplane as it descended and crashed,” according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California.
The stunt was allegedly conducted for the purpose of promoting a wallet and Jacob admitted in his plea agreement that he intended to make money through the YouTube video he eventually uploaded on December 23, 2021, titled, I Crashed My Airplane.
Trevor Jacob Net Worth
How much is Trevor Jacob worth? He has a net worth of $100,000-$1 million.
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