YouTuber confesses to crashing plane for online fame and sponsorships.
TL;DR
California YouTuber Trevor Jacob admitted to intentionally crashing his plane in November 2021 to garner views for his channel and make money from a sponsorship deal. He pleaded guilty to one felony count of "destruction and concealment" and could face a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Jacob's pilot license was revoked in April 2022. He initially denied purposely crashing the plane but later admitted to it in a plea deal. Jacob is set to make an initial court appearance in the coming weeks.
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