License REVOKED! Youtuber who CRASHED his Plane gets his Sentence!
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On the 11th of April 2022, the KZheadr Trevor Jacobs received a dreaded letter from the FAA. In the Letter, the FAA emergency revoked his license with immediate effect due to the stunt he pulled last autumn where he intentionally crashed his 1950 Taylorcraft Aircraft into a hillside in California.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 - Intro
01:15 - FAA Statement
01:30 - The Parachute
01:48 - Door Opened
02:00 - The Propeller
02:20 - No Landing Spot looked for
02:42 - The Selfie
02:55 - Recovery of the mounted GoPro's
03:10 - Disposed Wrackage
04:00 - Jacob's Consequences
05:35 - What Does Petter think?
07:53 - Outro
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This decision came relatively fast. Do you feel it is only a preliminary decision and more may come as time goes on?
I still think he was pitching the plane up to slow it down so he could open the door easier. Nothing to do with the prop.
KARMA!!! That’s what he gets for trying to be AIR PILOT JOHNNY KNOXVILLE JACKAZZ! 👀💅🏾😂
Was that stupid guy impressed by 9 11:th....? Give him a life time anchor to the ground.
Here's a back up of the full original video for those who're interested to recap the incident (The original video on Trevor Jacob's channel had been edited with parts cut out) kzhead.info/sun/Z5Wif9p-rH2prJE/bejne.html
As a Microsoft Flight Simulator pilot with over 3 hours of air time, it sickens me.
Lol
Me too man 🤣🤣🤣
On your way to Wing Commander with that attitude. Keep it up pilot!
i have been flying desktop sims since 2006. and have had probably a million crashes in the process. its still just a simulator
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Pilots have received lifetime flying bans for less. The FAA should make an example out of him and never let him fly again. He did this deliberately to make money.
I agree, this was not a spur of the moment stunt like buzzing a tower. This took intense planning and was pre-meditated in every way. Lifetime ban.
My thoughts exactly.
Not even to make money. He's a narcissist craving attention.
The fact that he is also a former Olympian athlete, shocks me. But I am glad that FAA revoked his license. Now, it is the other government agencies' turn to conclude their cases.
@@BooEntertainment2019 Why does it shock you? Olympian athletes are precisely the kind of person (though by no means the only) I'd expect to be pulling stupid stunts for attention.
If I fly my drone too close to a rail line or large road I get charged with "dangerous interference with air traffic". This should absolutely have legal consequences.
No it shouldn't you sad whiny little nerd. He did nothing wrong, just a bit of harmless fun. Grow a pair
Yes
*nods vigorously in Part 107*
air traffic on a road / rail line? Ok...
@@Julmaa87 www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators Yeah. The more you know.
A one-year ban seems incredibly lenient. I mean, if I jumped out of my car on purpose and it went on rolling down the motorway, I'm pretty sure I'd get more than a one-year driving ban.
@@Halewillly Yeah, it was an emergency hearing to get something done before anything else could happen.
Good analogy. And agreed.
Sounds like he will be in serious trouble: KZheadr Trevor Jacob has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into a 2021 plane crash in California that the Federal Aviation Administration has claimed the pilot purposely caused, court documents show. The charge -- destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation -- carries up to a 20-year prison sentence. A plea agreement was filed on Wednesday, court records show. Jacob is expected to make his initial court appearance in a few weeks.
Yes exactly, completely agree!
He was not sentenced and is being charged criminally now, and has not yet gone to trial. Him getting his license suspended is preliminary to his eventual consequences for this
Even those of us who are non-pilots can easily see that Jacob’s crash was a STUNT. Glad that the FAA acted so quickly.
A cunning stunt, no mistake 🙂
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@@macswanton9622 Have you ever seen a line of chorus girls?
True. I think he should also lose any KZhead profits. I'm sure the FAA has better things to do than spend time on this stunt. I'm not saying they shouldn't, just that they shouldn't need to.
Him disposing of the wreckage probably sped up the investigation process. With nothing to analyze, they saved a whole lot of time and were able to get straight to the point.
Not to mention it being sus, in and of itself.
That's very illegal. Pilots have gone to jail for much less
@@zacboss467 Let’s hope that’s what happens here. I don’t like the idea of this guy just abandoning aircraft above our heads for likes and views
There's plenty they could still analyze, and if he had tried to stonewall them or make things harder on them, I'm sure they would have. His lawyers made sure he knew they could and would seize every camera and computer and cell phone he owned in order to find raw footage, if he gave them an excuse.
@@chrisblake4198 I'm sure the first thing he did was to back up and then "lose" the camera footage.
I'm not a legal expert but my take on this is that this excuse of a pilot should be criminally charged. He could've killed people and animals, started a forest fire, contaminated the area with toxic fluids, etc. A revoked license is like a slap on the wrist to him. Make him pay as he deserves.
I think everyone from California moving to rural states causing land to be molested with track mansions at alarming rates should be criminally charged for not staying in their cages. Ruining habitats and running machines putting toxic fumes in the atmosphere.
Sad thing is, he probably doesn’t think he did anything wrong….
Seeing how strict the aviation industry is; it’s beyond surprising he only got a revoke. It’s a shame, he should of got the books thrown at him to set an example to others what you shouldn’t do when you get a PPL. I’ve seen pilots get in worst trouble for petty things never mind deliberately crashing a plane
they can't charge you for something you didn't do- not unless there is clear intent. They have evidence that he intended to crash the plane. There is no evidence that he intended to start a fire or kill people- it was in a remote location after all- or animals. It would never hold up in court unless a fire or something had actually started. Plus prosecutions cost the state money and if a regulator has already stepped in they'd be less inclined to do something
@@MsJubjubbird That’s not entirely true at all. In the model penal code there are things they follow including: 1. The knowledge that the action could produce a crime 2. Behaving in a reckless manner with disregard to others etc 3. Negligently putting others at unreasonable risk of harm. There are two types that could be pursed in this: A strict liability or Attempted crime. With a strict liability case, the criminal actus reus is all that is needed for there to be a conviction on these charges. So all they would need is that he intended to crash the plane even if it was in a “remote” area and didn’t “intend” to cause harm or risk to others etc. It’s enough evidence to prove he was acting recklessly and in complete disregard to others etc. Granted, most strict liability cases only pull a misdemeanor charge. Is it worth pursuing? Probably not, but it’s false to say he can’t be charged and convicted because it’s very possible even if it doesn’t follow a huge penalty.
the fact that he secretly cleaned up the wreckage is almost the most crazy part.
Such a crazy thing may lead him to jail time for purposefully destroying accident evidence.
@@christophelemaire4551 No to mention he did it in a protected area, you can get a big fine for leaving a candy wrapper or cutting down a tree in some areas. They can't tell me that plane crashing didn't do some damage to the area.
That revocation came way earlier than expected. Totally deserved imo, there's enough crazies out there, we don't need them in the air!
I think with ALL the HD video involved, he saved the FAA a LOT of time, it was about right.
Well he posted a video of it happening, pissed off a LOT of people, and many of them would have reported it to various agencies. I imagine getting flooded with that many complaints, the FAA had little choice but to look into it quickly, if nothing else to stop the rush of complaints!
Someone tell me if I’m correct: This was an emergency revocation of Jacob’s PPL, NOT a final disposition of the case. It’s possible that there will a stiffer civil penalties or additional penalties when the case is officially closed. As far as we know, there has not been a hearing before an administrative judge. The purpose of an emergency revocation is to immediately prevent Jacob from flying due to him being a danger to the public. Ultimately, I think Trevor Jacob will kill or severely injure himself through mishap or misadventure before he is granted the privilege of holding a PPL again. He is one of those dummies that overestimates his intelligence and abilities. He doesn’t think about consequences, even if he is able to make a plan and carry it out. He has poor impulse control. He has a rich mommy and daddy that bail him out of troubles and pay for his lawyers, so he’s really never suffered consequences for his actions or limits on his behavior. Maybe this FAA action will be a wake up call, but I doubt it.
Crazies are allowed in the air, but they have to use ramps. No airplanes.
@@CatCow97 It makes my blood boil with anger for _THAT_ very same reason. As it is, a lot of the general public is “anti-aviation” making life difficult for General Aviation enthusiasts, without nutjobs like this guy adding fuel to the fire and making all pilots look really bad!! As many others have said on this channel, they should go all out to make an example of this guy, and ban him from ever going near an aircraft, to protect the other 99% of GA pilots who are safe, responsible, individuals!
I have a feeling that the next time Trevor tries to reapply for a license, it will go like this: Interviewer: "This report here states that you intentionally crashed a plane in a protected area without regard for others' lives...please explain." Trevor: "Well, I--" Interviewer: "Application denied, have a good day."
Naw. He'll just have to meet eligibility an currency, take the written, take the practical. Just like Martha Lunken after the bridge stunt.
@@UncleKennysPlace he’s going to have to find a CFI that hasn’t heArd him to be willin* to get in a plane with him in order to do the practical.
That's not the way it would work. It wouldn't be that quick and easy. They would expect a lengthy written explanation which would be duly filed along with the rejection action. Someone would get to make the choice between the most basic form letter rejection, or spend some time writing a tailored "Fck no". Both would make the same point.
@@UncleKennysPlace the bridge stunt wasn't as bad and I'm sure pilots get away with similar stuff all the time. Not to mention that the airplane was under control all the time.
@@lukeorlando4814 Agreed completely. What CFI is going to be willing to throw away their own certificate by signing off on a solo endorsement for him? He has demonstrated a wanton disregard for prudent aeronautical decisionmaking.
Work so hard in the aviation community to drill safety into every pilot , to learn procedures and to be safe and responsible pilots...This guy honestly shouldn't get his license back EVER. It's a PRIVILEGE to fly and should never be taken lightly ... Crashing on purpose shows that his mentality is not suited to hold a pilots license or practice said privileges.
As a private pilot and aircraft owner, I absolutely agree. He should get the full penalties of all the appropriate laws.
You know it took a lot to get my pilots license. And this guy is a disgrace to all of us.
"a lot" that's .... strangely sad considering how easy it is to get a license unless you consider flying hours "difficult" and not just time consuming.
I was just asked yesterday if I donated plasma because of the holes in my arms. Yes I did, for two years, twice a week, to get through flight school back in the 80's.! So yes, I sold my blood to achieve my dream!
@@fritzjackson4336 Having worked at a flight school, most people quit when they realize the amount of book work it requires. They look up in the sky and think, that it looks easy. Then, after their introductory lesson, and you show them the books, you never see them again!
He'll never get insurance ever again. It's as simple as that. No insurance, no fly. He's a huge insurance risk, an insurance pariah.
I’d like to be a fly on the wall when he tries to talk Lloyd’s of London into underwriting him… they probably have a risk table entry with his name on it and a price tag bigger than the global economy!
as an insurance agent, I agree!
I wonder if he tried to collect on the plane insurance ? I assume that insurance is mandatory for all forms of aircraft.
not just for plane insurance either, as a health agent I'd be questioning the heck out of that myself, even if non-commercial aviation was covered in the first place
@@bagofnails6692 my thought too. if he tried to claim on he insurance .. overt fraud. If he didn't, that is an admission that he did it deliberately.
Once I saw he has a fire extinguisher strapped to his leg I was 100% convinced. Who straps a fire extinguisher to their leg unless you know it’s going to happen.
Perfectly normal! I have a fire extinguisher strapped to my leg right now!
2 fire extinguishers one under each pants leg That's not sus at all 🤔🙄🤨😆🤣😂
I keep 3 fire extinguishers attached to my nutsack at all times never know when a fire is gonna break out
I have one strapped for taco bell emergencies
I thank you and all other pilot KZheadrs for exposing that jerk. I was a student pilot a long time ago (though I never obtained a license) and thought this behavior was phenomenally reckless and irresponsible and flew (sorry for that pun not sure how it got there) against everything my instructor taught me. That, and the deliberate destruction of such a pretty and old aircraft made me livid.
Ever since I wanted to become a pilot, my dad emphasized “all it takes is one mistake and it can cost you, possible lives including your own”. Then when I started my lessons. My CFI says the same thing. The point was really driving home to me that flying an airplane is no joke and it’s not play time up there. For this guy to do what he did is slap in the face to the ones who realize the danger in flying and who practice proper airmanship so guys like him don’t kill us.
Exactly. He's an idiot... 🤦🏻♀️ My brother is a pilot too, and he is absolutely safety conscious. 💖 Iove that the majority of pilots are responsible and have integrity.
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THATS a great idea!
I love it. People would like to know what the US legal system has to say about this kind of extremely reckless behavior.
Yes!
My thoughts exactly - I NEED this!
That would very interesting from an educational standpoint (I have no interest in targeting this person).
When you consider people who have died in accidents, this idiot is right to be banned. Should be a life ban, however. He was reckless as to whether anyone on the ground was killed, either directly or through other means such as a fire caused by the crash.
Actually, I think the target was picked to avoid human deaths, it was the only aspect that was done right
It could have started a forest fire. We have certainly had enough of those in the last few years. We don’t need some idiot adding to it.
If someone one the ground had died, it could have been manslaughter at best, and result in a long prison sentence.
@@toriless Considering he had no way of knowing exactly where the plane would come down, there was no way he could ensure it would not land on some hiker's head.
There’s no way to know how large of a fire could have been started and it’s inherently life threatening to fight any kind of fire.
Warms my heart to see you tubers having consequences for their actions. I’m glad real pilots saw the video and called him out on everything.
There’s nothing warming about how easy he got off
You're absolutely spot on with everything you're saying. This is the type of behavior that will ruin general aviation and create more hurdles for those of us that want to learn or continue our personal aviation journey. I think it's vital that we keep a community of adventurous individuals that maintain a proper standard of safety and help keep each other in check. Cheers
I totally agree with this chap having his licence revoked and sincerely hope that he also faces criminal proceedings for his actions. However, what I find extraordinary about his actions isn't just how reckless and irresponsible they were but that a) he thought he would get away with it and b) he thought it was a good idea in the first place. The bloke's an absolute cretin who needs his head examined.
very unlikely in the US, absent of actually causing harm to someone else (e.g., forest fire, plane kills someone, etc). I did point out, though, on another video (a lawyer's), that Trevor violated federal law (NTSB 830) by disturbing an aircraft wreck before the NTSB and/or FAA had decided whether or not to investigate the "accident". Someone who had an interest in the matter would have to file a complaint with the FBI (the FBI investigates federal matters in the USA).
Well, if you watch some of his previous videos, it's not so extraordinary that he thought he could get away with it. He has gotten off with a slap on the wrist for such crimes as jumping a running freight train engine on a snowboard and riding cross country on freight trains. His ratio of financial gain to personal cost/accountability has conditioned him to believe that stunts like this are a great investment. And if he really does not care about not being able to pilot his own plane (he still owns one, as far as I know) for a good while, he may actually still feel this way. This is not yet any worse for him than what the railways were able to do to him. The difference is that the general public didn't really seem to get upset about all of the blatant disregard for safety in his train stunts. I suppose they see no risk to the train and crew, and so what if he wants to risk his own life for fame and money. Also, he seems to have been entirely truthful in what is was he was doing, as opposed to his obvious (poor) attempt to pass this off as something genuine which it obviously is not. I fear that the latter will be the lesson he takes away from this: "Don't try to pass the next one off as anything more than what it actually is, and I'll be fine again."
@@glitter_fart Thos is likely going to be part of his criminal case. Intentional arson is no joke in California!
Nope, it's just like the NFL. Oh, you beat your wife? Slap on the wrist, no criminal charges filed. If you're rich and famous, you can get away with anything. Criminal charges are for common peasants.
@@glitter_fart a year is quite a long time.
5:39 The reason FAA could go through it this extremely fast is because they didn't have to go through a wreckage or interview a lot of ppl to find the reason for the cause. There were already many camera angles from start to finish and also many videos on the very person that was the very cause for the crash. This was probably one of their easiest cases to solve.
What is the FFA? The founding fathers of America?
@@avimech8546 Exactly! lol, changed.
@@dtiydr Thank you for that, that was driving my OCD crazy. There’s one other guy under the comments who also called it the FFA, now I just need him to edit his comment too 😂
@@avimech8546 You are the one who save us all with OCD. :D I know its FAA but I slipped on the keys and totally missed it. :)
@@avimech8546 Future Farmers of America, seriously.
Im working towards getting my private pilots certification and Trevor Jacob deserves everything he gets! Anyone who operates an aircraft in such a dangerous and reckless manner and has absolutely NO BUSINESS at the controls of a car let alone a plane!
The worst that could've happened, was the whole damn place catching on fire, imagine the whole mountain caught fire and stuff
I think Trevor should be treated like a someone who recklessly caused a car crash while driving under the influence. Someone who should only given that privilege back if he fundamentally changed the behavior that caused the issue.
Him being under the influence of himself is enough, if you ask me...
@@quartfeira The desire to being liked on social media can be addiction too. What I wanted to say is: that he has to demonstrate to the officials "A complete separation of being an 'internet personality' and being a pilot." Or could you imagine that Petter would do a "Tex Johnson barrel roll" in his 737 for KZhead clicks? No? Me nether!!!
It was not a "reckless" crash, it was "intentional"
@@2adamast I did not meant Trevor with the "reckless" adjective. I meant the idiots that: first drink, then drive and finally crash into somebody innocent. Here, these people have to demonstrate a fundamentally change of lifestyle and habit before they are allowed to ever drive again.
Sorry, but it is FAR WORSE than that. While I consider someone causing a crash while under the influence, to be a very serious offense, this is much much worse, because it was PREMEDITATED!! He KNEW full well, that what he was doing had the potential to cause severe or even fatal harm to persons, animals or property!! He deserves nothing short of a LIFETIME BAN on ever flying an aircraft again!
You know when you're a kid, and your parents come to check on you when you're sleeping, and you *FAKE SNORE REALLY LOUDLY AND THINK IT WILL FOOL THEM?* This guy still does that and thinks he's fooling people.
Hahaha! 😂 True that
Thank you for your very professional cast . I absolutely love learning from your videos . Keep doing what you're doing from a proper , professional pilots angle !
i was basically unaware of anything to do with aviation, up until i saw his ditching video. now i cant get enough of actual channels like yours :+D
Bob Hoover lost his license (and had to fight to get it back after many years). Many pilots lose their license daily for health reasons. This clown violated FARs (safety of passengers, plane and those on the ground), showed blatant disregard for others, in fact he was just short of doing what terrorists do. He should never be allowed near the controls of a plane again.
Actually, Bob Hoover lost his MEDICAL, not his license .
You don’t lose your license for medical issues, you lose your medical certificate... huge difference
Per the FARs you can not exercise a pilot's license without a valid medical. BOTH are required, the loss of a medical makes the license moot, especially when the loss of the medical is permanent. A license without a medical is just a souvenir.
@@tsbrownie re: "Per the FARs you can not exercise a pilot's license without a valid medical. BOTH are required" exactly, in Aviation it's very important we READ what's right in front of our faces. everything's put in writing and is EXACT so we don't fall victim to our own personal biases and the human tendency to "spin" and "misinterpret" information to our benefit.
How did he violate the "safety of passengers" part?
I hope he faces real consequences. This was reckless endangerment and depraved indifference. Imagine the nightmare this would have caused if that plane started a wildfire.
What send off from that video Mentour, hobby pilot in Canada your final words on that gave me goosebumps. You and your team are wonderful human beings. Thankyou so much
That video was how I ended up finding you. Glad to see you do a follow up. And I've enjoyed your content!
Man, this has been a wild ride. Honestly, I'm not thrilled whenever a pilot loses his license -- but in this case? Yeah, it's 100% the right thing to do. That was a reckless and stupid stunt, and even though it was in a remote area, there are still people down there and one or more of them could've been killed. You simply cannot control an aircraft once you have left it, and you do not know where that aircraft will go -- the wind could easily blow it in a direction you don't expect. The goal of every pilot is to reduce and manage risk, not increase it.
I agree. People could have been camping or hiking down there and have been killed by pieces of the airplane, a fire, tree branches falling, etc.
@@roachtoasties there could've been fuel left and an explosion occured.
Indeed and it eliminates the risk of more rubbish falling from the sky, dangling from a parachute while holding a selfie stick. Seriously, if he had landed upon my land, I'd be on the line with 911 reporting, "Oh no, we have Spaceballs".
How much does it cost to acquire a private pilots licence? Roughly?
I’m more upset at him destroying a beautiful antique plane, thing was in service for over 80 years just to be destroyed for clout
There should be criminal consequences as well. The plane could have crashed into a person or property, or even started a fire. That's very reckless.
Yes, and there likely will be but that’s not up to the FAA.
It's unfortunately people don't realize even though its a national forest, there could be backpackers and hikers in there... It's unfortunate they didn't ban him from getting a license at least for a few decades.
People here are funny. It´s a natural reserve, there to protect nature. That no people or property got damaged, doesn't mean there were no damage.
@@SunnyWu it’s a temporary order that was emergency issued. They will likely permanently ban him when they finish their investigation
@@MentourNow I think the whole reason it was selected as crash target was to minimize the possibility of homicide. Akthough, just doing it in ND would have been more absolute hecis not smart enough to know that.
this happened almost 20 miles where i live. it’s so sickening.
There is a line between an 'aviation you tube content creator' ... and a narcissist with a pilots license. Trevor Jacobs crossed that line...willingly.
I really would’ve loved it if the FAA ended their report with “and finally, you’re an idiot.”
That would be a perfect ending to the report! Also, the rejection reason for whenever he reapplies for his license.
I am not a lawyer but it seems like with the legal landscape in the US, I could totally imagine a lawyer using that against the FAA to say that it was an "arbitrary" and "emotional" reaction. The letter has much more force if it sticks to the facts.
@@uski So you're saying he's not an idiot?
@@_Jester_ He is not only totally idiotic but also reckless, irresponsible, narcissistic, and I can go on. I am saying that subjective judgment calls like that don’t have their place in an official document written by the FAA
@@_Jester_ Oh, he's an idiot for sure, but the FAA is on sounder legal ground if they stick to the facts and impute probable motivations that are supported by those facts. An _ad hominem_ attack would dilute their credibility and, possibly, leave an avenue open to get their decision overturned.
I'm happy with this outcome but surprised there was no mention of intentionally crashing his aircraft in a national park, where the plane could have killed someone, protected wildlife or even start a forest fire in an environmentally sensitive area. This reckless behaviour should be punished severely.
I completely agree with you, although I am not certain that would be the purview of the FAA. I think there are other government agencies that might be stepping forward; which is why his lawyers (if he has actually retained legal council and just didn't say that avoid the question in the podcast) said he should not talk about this issue.
That’s correct but not up to the FAA. Other government agencies will likely take that up.
@@MentourNow yes of course. Jacobs opened the gift that keeps on giving with other, related agencies. :)
The way your sentence reads seems to suggest (unintentionally, I am sure) that crashing his plane could have killed someone, crashing the plane could have protected wildlife, or crashing the plane could have started a forest fire. It's the middle option that reads funny.
He actually crashed into a National Forest, not a park, but federally-owned conservation land none the less. The National Park Service regularly goes after people who damage protected property, as "Damage Assessment and Restoration" www.nps.gov/orgs/1812/damage-assessment.htm, I assume the Forest Service does also. As someone who works for the Park Service protecting our collective natural heritage, Jacob's stunt for his own personal fun and profit makes me see red. I hope the Forest Service throws every book they can find at him.
So glad you included Scooby 1967 as one of the great KZhead aviators out there. I watched his videos (about 9 years ago) of him building his aircraft on his own is his garage all the way thru to his flying "Dotty" now. A true passion for flight if ever there was.
I really enjoy your videos,they are well balanced,fair and interesting.Very informative as well.Thank you.
This really seems like something he should be going to jail for
Agreed.
Disagree
Maybe only because he crashed it into a protected reserve and tourist area where it was far more dangerous on the ground as he couldn't predict where exactly it would crash. A criminal offense for reckless endangerment maybe but idk about prison time
@@BobanOrlovic Well it's nice that your opinion doesn't matter
yea, im so sick of idiots getting away with SERIOUS crimes. Bc intent is real in the video. Dude could have killed himself or others. Bare min of 5 years and this dweeb and others wont so this ever again.
Trevor Jacobs should get a reckless endangerment charge or 2. Just allowing the aircraft to randomly crash. There could have been people down there-
That is a popular hiking area with even a couple outposts where people go so you are quite right but I suspect his biggest crime will be his lifting the wreck. It is a much more clear cut case of interfering with investigations etc...his cover up will probably cost him more than the crime.
There were people down there. There are private land owners in that area.
It is deserving of criminal charges regardless!
Perfect example of the lines people will cross for "social media clout." SMH
I really disagree with you on the "no lifetime sentences" part for Trevor Jacobs. I think to do anything other than revoke his license for the rest of his life is putting entirely too much faith in him to change, and revoking his license for life would send a clear, necessary, and harsh message to all aviators, current and future, that these kinds of stunts cannot be gotten away with.
I understand your sentiment, but a lifetime sentence is an awfully big assumption to make. Allow me to pose a hypothetical scenario, if you will. An unlikely one, no doubt, but certainly within the realm of plausibility. What if, a year from now, it comes to light that Trevor Jacobs was, unbeknownst to himself or anyone associated with him, suffering from an adrenalin-secreting brain tumor that was impairing his judgement in ways beyond his control and in no way his fault? As the symptoms get worse and worse, it's finally discovered, and late next year, he has a successful surgery and radiation/chemotherapy treatment, and is declared cancer-free. After years of harrowing treatment and physical therapy, he's regained full function but with a healthier outlook on life, and on risk, both from the lack of the excess adrenalin and from having been through an experience that virtually no one would claim is not sincerely and profoundly life-changing. In the aftermath of all of this, Trevor finds that the crazy daredevil stunts don't hold any interest for him any longer. Despite that, he still really loves his memories of flying and longs to do it again one day, once he's proven to society and the relevant authorities that he's truly changed, with medical documentation. Now how does your lifetime revocation feel? Pretty crappy, yeah? And that's the point. Unless you have a crystal ball nobody else has access to, and can somehow _know_ without any doubt, that no conceivable change of circumstances could possibly occur to change it, a permanent solution, like a life sentence, lifetime ban, execution, etc, is very difficult to justify ethically. Neither I, nor anybody else, can dictate to a society what its moral code should be. There have been, are, and will be, societies that make such decisions, removing certain individuals permanently from their midst. If this is done with conscious and enlightened awareness that it is not a strictly moral decision, but one guided by cold pragmatism with an informed acceptance of the fact that some injustice _will_ be done... then so be it. That is up to each society to decide for itself. But in this one, I'm glad the government decided to take a more measured, considered response, and acted with restraint and wisdom, leaving the opportunity open for redemption and change... however unlikely.
@@barefootalien he intentionally crashed a plane into a forest risking a massive wildfire for his own monetary gain, he not only deserves a lifetime ban from the FAA but also extremely hefty fines and some jail time.
@@barefootalien oh shut the hell up with your bs. There’s absolutely no excuses for the stunt he pulled so stop trying write a book about possibilities that won’t ever happen. Everything in aviation is no joke; there are strict rules you have to abide by no questions asked. When you get into aviation you know well enough the strictness of it and what not to do. In the moment, he was sane enough to be flying in the first place and knew what he was doing when he did this stunt all for a video and greed. This isn’t about him “getting better and changing” this about him doing something he knew not to do. Dude should be banned for life from flying any aircraft. Should be an example of want not to do if you have a PPL. Sorry, there are things in life that have to be taken seriously, like aviation, and when you do something beyond reckless you deserve the book thrown at you. You clearly have no idea how the aviation industry works. Nothing exempts you from doing sh*t like this. Your comment is nothing but paragraphs of moronic nonsense
@@barefootalien He absolutely deserves a lifetime ban and jail time, and like @data said, a hefty fine as well. Your way of thinking is what led to criminals being let out early. Many of which have since reoffended. For example: In Sacramento, CA there was a mass shooting where 3 convicted felons (who were let out early) shot and killed 6 people and that is not the only violent crime perpetrated by a criminal that was let out early.
@@barefootalien Well in your highly unlikely and BS scenario intentionally drawn up to gain sympathy points….no. Because if he had a brain tumor he’s more likely to have another later and that isn’t a medical risk that should be taken. So lifetime ban hammer it is. And no I won’t feel bad.
7:28 I completely disagree. We are not talking about some kid that “will mature”. This is a grown man who chose to deliberately crash a plane, putting people at risk.
what people?? it went down in a desolate mountain range.
@@tyreekmurillo4524 Really? He personally contacted ever single outdoor enthusiast and hiker in the nation to make sure none where down there?
@@tyreekmurillo4524 And nothing protected by law is there?
I would disagree with you, there is 50/50 chance it makes him grow up and be better.. Maybe plane's should stop flying over populated areas since engines tend to fall off and plans tend to crash into residential homes.. Accidents happen. He at least had the stupid idea to do this stunt in the middle of nowhere..
@@tyreekmurillo4524 fire
We all knew this was coming. Now he needs to catch a nice, long sentence in Federal Prison for intentionally causing an aircraft to crash. So ridiculously reckless and dangerous.
We will have to wait and see what happens there.
Agreed! To realy discourage other "idiots" , that would be a good deterent also besides just liscence revocation for a year.( A "year", I would have made it perminent, in this case!) Any One can pretty much FLY a smsll plane and dont have liscence just for "views" on KZhead, but addung jail time would help more in my opinion.. We all know the adage;"Monkey see, monkey do!"🤷🏿♂
@@MentourNow Aww sweet! I got a reply from the man himself! Just so you know...we are all very happy that you, as an airline pilot, won't panic and cuss and immediately leap from the aircraft should you have the misfortune of an engine failure! It's very comforting my friend.😂
@@Southwest_923WR It is revoked permanently. He has to take the written and practical tests again; there is no re-instatement.
@PJ Train Lol...I would hope so. If the pilot of the 737 I'm traveling on exits the cockpit while wearing a parachute and and screaming "Oh shit Oh shit I've got an engine out over the mountains Oh my God" and proceeds to open the door and immediately just jump while holding a selfie stick....yeah that would be disconcerting.
Glad you made an accurate determination and avoided drama, has to be positive 👍
Really, the fact that he didn't attempt to recover the aircraft, land safely, or contact ATC is absolutely damning proof.
I'm relieved to hear that one irresponsible person has received their due justice!
Due justice? He'll get that in federal prison. Lying to investigators already has put him in jeapordy.
I don't care about justice, I care that he will no longer be a hazard to aviation. Whew.
I’m also against lifetime punishments, but I do think one year is not nearly enough, and also he shouldn’t be allowed on KZhead anymore for uploading dangerous and misleading content. I might be mistaken but I believe it’s against the TOS to upload content severely breaking the law.
Keep in mind that this was an emergency action. Once the investigation is complete, they could extend the ban.
That is a good point. KZhead has every right to at least suspend his account. Even though the revocation states he cannot re-apply for his certificate for a year, there is certainly no guarantee that if he does re-apply, he'd get approved. The difference between a suspension and a revocation is that with a suspension, the privileges are taken away for a specific time period and then automatically reinstated at the end of that period. With this, they can only be reinstated if he re-applies for the certificate AND the FAA agrees that he is eligible to get it back. That's not likely to happen anytime soon - perhaps ever.
yeah KZhead should really take action here. I think he should get his license revoked indefinitely, and only be allowed to re-aply under heavy restrictions/mandatory education on safety and psychological evaluation. People change, so a lifetime ban is just too extreme, but yeah the license should in my opinion be revoked 5-10 years before he can apply again, giving him plenty of time to reflect and mature, while still giving him a chance to fly again at some point if he shows that he understand what he did. As for KZhead.... chances are that they are not going to give a flying fuck (pun intended), they only care about small creators, or people who go against the hair of current year society... or people who talk against corporations that run adds on this platform.
As we used to say in the Air Force, "Request denied. Resubmit in 90 days for further denial."
Report his video to KZhead. If they get enough reports, they will take it down. He is continuing to benefit by having the video up
Dude is a pure genius, what a champ. There could've been someone where it crashed who was hurt, there could've been people who witnessed it and called for help and many people who needed help might not have gotten it because the help was diverted to a unmanned crashed aircraft. That classic aircraft was lost, and he blatantly lied to authorities. The whole thing is just disgusting.
I really appreciate this line of 'responsible aviation' - well and fairly called out
Unless I'm mistaken the area where he crashed the airplane is National Forest Service land... which means federal criminal charges are likely heading his way.
He destroyed a lot of evidence.
@@phlodel We all know that he purposefully did so to try to minimize any chance to disprove his ridiculous claims
If they cared, most likely a fine for the value of any damage trees will occur, so probably only a grand.
@@phlodel prove it.
@@toriless this is California. I'm sure that plane crash spread enough oil fuel and God knows what else in the vicinity that any environmental activist (spoiler: there's a TON of them in CA) can and will cry about the damage to the environment for decades blah blah blah and subsequently get the EPA and its CA equivalent to issue tens of thousands in civil fines... and that's just the beginning. This guy is screwed and rightly so.
He's incredibly lucky that he didn't trigger a wildfire in our tinderbox called California. Car backfires have actually started wildfires here.
He must have reduced the total fuel on board to just enough to go to where he crash the plane. Even the high heat of the exhaust system could have started a fire. I used to live in Montana and the 1999/2000 fire just to the west of Hamilton was human started and destroyed 100s of thousands of acres in 1 to 2 weeks… This is really serious stuff.
This stunt was done near the end of one of the most critical draughts in SoCal's history. A fire could have been utterly devastating.
4:47 Important to note - when he claims he's "not allowed to talk about it..." This is not some kind of gag order by the government, where he's actually, legally or contractually prohibited from speaking. This is a (probably sensible) _choice_, by him and his legal advisors, to protect his legal interests by not commenting. I just want to make it clear, if he's presenting it as if it's "well, I wish I could talk about it but THEY won't let me", it's actually more "my legal team and I have chosen to protect my position by not talking about it." Again, this is absolutely sensible for someone who did something illegal, but he's not under some kind of a gag order from an outside entity or authority.
Basically his legal team don’t want him to keep on digging a hole for himself by saying something embarrassing.
@@notmenotme614 Exactly. This guy is too stupid to be left to speak for himself.
You're correct up to a point, however it could also be a stipulation of a settlement that he's not allowed to speak or write or any sort of public recounting of the incident. If he remains silent, he can't say something that would create grounds where they're obligated to re-open the investigation and determine if more serious discipline is warranted. It also stops him from trying to profit off the incident. Absolutely if he's covering more serious problems with his story he wants to remain silent, but even if he's not, any statement he makes immediately becomes potential evidence to be compared with his prior statements for inconsistencies.
OP is right, he has the right to remain silent and his silence is in no way an admission nor indication of guilt. In pragmatic terms, I'm sure you guys are right that his legal team already has the impossible task of defending his actions, and anything he says is likely to make things harder for their team, not easier. For some reason this whole thing reminds me of Amber Heard. Abusing power for selfish means to bring positive attention to one's self. Definitely gives off a narcissistic vibe.
@@willashland4597 A legal team wont "defend his actions" but ensures he gets a fair trial without falsified evidence or corruption.
I Never comment on videos but needed to, to say you make quality content. Great work!
I absolutely do think he should never get his license back. He has proven that he has a total disregard for the safety of peoples' lives' and that makes him very dangerous as a pilot in control with passengers on board. To risk the lives of anyone that could have been on the ground, hiking, camping, or possibly living in the area, just for his gain, and entertainment, makes him an absolutely vile sack of sh*t. I hope criminal charges are brought against him.
You have to feel for all the families of pilots who have lost their lives in real accidents. They see a guy like Trevor who pulls one as a stunt while their loved one was trying hard to stay safe. Brittney Infanger RIP.
This is a solid comment that hits the heart of the aviation community. There is more truth to this than many realize. Thank you for bringing this to the fore.
Yes, RIP Brittney. Gone far before her time. 🥲
Oh dang... I had not even considered that aspect ov this situation caused by his stupidity and desire for attention. But that is seriously sad and now I can not see it any other way. Hope this gets considered by the courts when it goes there (and it most certainly will end up in court) I am truly sorry for anyone you lost in that manner. Thanks for mentioning that about this, it was not some thing I had thought about before hand.
He came clean a few days ago. He did it for views, disregarding the safety aspect. Mission accomplished.
Yeah, this stunt is the antithesis of responsible aviation. I love the idea of innovation in all fields. In aviation history, this is the story of the early pioneers who not only quite literally risked life & limb every time they climbed into their homemade contraptions but also defied the conventional wisdom of their day, something that is simply breathtaking in its courage and audacity. This was a situation that has huge ramifications for us today but which has, sadly, not received anything near the recognition it deserves. You have to understand that what's involved here is the nature of what can only be called scientific revolutions, which Thomas Kuhn famously called "paradigm shifts." The accumulation of knowledge through the application of the scientific method is based on the notion that progress--what we think we know--is provisional. This is why our conclusions are called theories, that we do not presume to have some sort of omniscience as a result of our "discoveries" as to how reality works. Everything that we accept as verifiable, after careful experimentation and strenuous attempts at disproving our hypotheses, is understood to be merely a sort of status report on where we are now, all of which is always subject to revision and even reversal. It is absolutely the opposite of the "revealed, immutable truths" of the religionists. And so, when the early aviators began their experiments in the late 1800s, they were operating against a backdrop wherein the scientific community had fallen prey to groupthink, the polar opposite of the scientific method. Numerous, self-satisfied, even self-righteous pronouncements had been made in the 1880s and 90s that heavier than air flight was a physical impossibility. Inertia, the enemy of innovation, had set in. Scientific American, the prestigious publication, has published many articles at this time trumpeting this final, absolute conviction. Very unscientific. In fact, fighting a rearguard action and ignoring all evidence to the contrary, this stolid but revered institution continued to reprint these same articles almost 10 years after Kittyhawk. But this is not just a quirk of history. The exact same dynamic is at work right now regarding electric propulsion planes, the real future of aviation. But back to this knob intentionally crashing his plane for stupid fookin' social media cred. Real pilots and the aviation agencies who support them are not medievalists. They are not the starched-collared, narrow-minded editors of Scientific American in 1910. They use data and the scientific method to constantly improve aviation safety and efficiency. This idiot influencer who very obviously crashed his plane on purpose for "views" has equally obviously contravened common sense regulations and practices in order to do so. And while I am no sort of unforgiving absolutist, I do think that regaining his pilot's license should be contingent on his coming clean and "fessing up" to the obvious sh*t stunt he pulled here.
Forever is indeed a long time but one year isn't nearly long enough. I do hope he faces further consequences for his actions.
I hope the bastard left his license in the plane and now it's buried in a landfill and he can't find it to return it. $1,600 a day will add up to real money very quickly.
This is an emergency measure, I wouldn't put money against a lifetime ban following a bit later
Decade seems right, this was not a threat to only 1 person for which a year would be appropriate
@@toriless Agreed. A ten year ban feels about right and gives him enough time to show that he's learned from this huge mistake. Of course if he continues to act like a knob then he should never get his license back.
@@PrivateVoid1 10 years and cancelation of all his logged hours, meaning he has to take flying lessons and check rides again, and probably his ground school as well. Clearly those lessons didn't register in what goes for his brain, so having him retake them all sounds like a good idea.
I suspect that he knew full well he wasn't to remove the wreckage. Hopefully he'll never be allowed to legally fly again. The fact that he lawyered-up and refused to comment on the question during his podcast also reinforces my feeling that he KNEW what he was doing, knew it was wrong, but went ahead to gain followers and internet fame, as his snowboarding days were long gone, and with them the glory and facetime on TV. Trevor Jacobs isn't a kid anymore, and he SHOULD be more mature than to do this. But he wasn't.
I agree Trevor preplanned this. Seems pretty obvious. But getting a lawyer doesn't prove guilt in any way. If ever you find yourself in a situation where local or government agencies are coming after you, you'd damn well better get a lawyer. It's the only chance you'll have of getting any type of fair treatment.
Yeah this dude is definitely guilty but getting a lawyer isn't what makes him so its just smart to do so when under criminal investigation
Nah dude, innocent people (which he is not) gets convicted of crimes they didn't do all the time because they talk too much and don't think they need lawyers. I think he's guilty and should be severely punished but lawyering up and not talking about it is a very reasonable thing to do regardless.
Another great video. I'll be interested in finding about how the FAA will handle the RedBull accident.
I'm not a pilot and thought that was the worst reaction to an engine failure I've ever seen, and belive he got really lucky with only a year suspension.
I remember when crashing a plane on purpose was considered an act of terrorism. Not saying this was his intention was abandoning a plane to let it crash who knows where should have criminal consequences.
Terrorism is conditionally subjective but intentionally crashing THEN removing ANYTHING from the plane on the ground are considered felonies. The FAA, themselves, will not be the prosecutors but they do refer for prosecution.
No that’s not what you remember. Because that’s not the definition of terrorism terrorism is killing people or causing people to be in fear to achieve political purposes. Terror it’s in the name. What criminal charges would one face for this? Destruction of your own property? Destruction of whatever trees the plane hit on the ground.
What this guy did was wrong and inexcusable but comparing it to terrorism completely loses the plot and seriously dilutes the term.
@@neilkurzman4907 Let's assume I'm a rich spoiled brat impressed by this guy. Seeking fame (a dare game), I take my plane with cameras and purposefully record my CRASH ESCAPE... though I didn't choose the site and the weather carefully, my Cessna crashed in a small town killing two children and destroying properties in a wild fire (because I forgot to take just the right amount of fuel to minimize that risk - now you understand why that guy made the evidences disappear). Yes, my imaginary scenario is nowhere near what we have here, but, just like a knive, you can't get rid of them, but you don't make any sort of assumption when someone uses a knife to threaten you : he CAN kill you. Whether you only got scratched, or even get away perfectly fine, the other guy faces pretty much the same charges as if it was an intent to kill. The thing here is, it's likely an unprecedented case, just like 9-11, just in a much smaller scale, where the concern is, it is okay to let go of anyone purposefully crashing his plane with no casuality .. so, as long as you don't kill anyone and do minimal damages to properties, you only get your license revoked one year, and anyone else can mimick what you've done, again and again.. til that day someone failed miserably... No, it is expected some sort of strong response in the form of new laws, regulations and assessements on this matter and anything related. People are already forbidden to fly their lightprops through cities (no crash, no deaths - though the day you have an engine failure...). Here, purposefully launch an uncontrolled glider enough to destroy an house..... it's kind of.. worse. I'm pretty sure the concern won't fade away... I'm not argueing the terrorism definition. You are correct sir :) Original post is kind of... an exageration :P
@@neilkurzman4907 Certainly not terrorism, certainly an abuse of public property (a wildfire would have been bad). And then step back for a moment and think about this from the perspective of search and rescue: if everyone did stuff like this it would make SAR an absolute nightmare. Basically, yes, this feels like it could be a crime, up to a minor felony, in my conscience. I don't know what the laws on the books are, but if they say 18 months in prison, I wouldn't feel they were cruel and unusual.
Thank you Petter. You mentioned taking responsibility for the content you provide and that's a powerful statement. So many people, especially younger ones on Instagram and KZhead, don't see the connection between their content and the negative effects it can have on others. They don't realize that when they can't conduct themselves with some level of principle or at least a moral or professional compass, they can leave a confused, incorrect, or negative impact on their viewers. That in turn effects society as a whole.
Yes. With great reach comes great responsibility..
Well said. Very true and difficult to explain to some people. I remember being in high school in 1998 and thinking about all the amazing new things the internet would create, and how easy it made knowledge available. Made me actually think that by the year 2018 all the kids would be geniuses and more people would be compassionate towards each other after seeing how similar we are to one another. Damn, was I wrong 😕
Another good one Petter. Thanks.
Thank you for your insight
Completely agree with your points. That stunt also feels like an insult to all those people working hard to keep the skies safe.
Well said, Petter. This clown so richly deserves to have his license revoked. What a stupid, dangerous stunt.
Indeed
good news and I do agree with the message although the music at the end is a tad melodramatic. keep up the good work!
As usual, you have produced a "spot-on" video. Great work. In my opinion, a five-year suspension would be a good starting point for his license.
Saw this on Juan Browne’s channel the other day and was quite happy with their actions. Let this be a lesson to others considering a similar stunt.
If it is accepted that he did this intentionally, he needs to be fined enough so as to lose every profit he makes out of the video(s) he produced utilizing the incident. He needs to have a financial net negative out of this. Otherwise, if people think that "hey, this will cost me $50,000 in fines and legal fees, but the video will make $100,000+ in the long run, so it's worth it", then there will be copycats.
he needs fines and jail time, could have caused a forest fire or crashed into a building.
@@ChristopherGray00 fuel leakage into ground water, streams!!! Seriously, WTF?!!! Sorry but not! Di RECs says it best--FAA has to make an example of him and this situation NOT to become the next big thing to do for kicks. SMH.
@@bobcaygeon6799 agreed. they need to go extra hard because he was the first caught in order to make sure people think thrice before pulling this crap.
@@xThunderMelonx people having done worse does not make a particular crime morally ok, stop trying to downplay it.
@@bobcaygeon6799 Too late, apparently the latest craze is crashing your small airplane into food processing plants.
Congrats! Someone who knows that fixed pitch prop engines can be air started by increasing air speed. In fact, it is difficult to get a prop to stop, usually by decreasing airspeed, frequently stall speed is about the speed to get the prop stopped.
My dad had a joke about skydivers jumping out of a “perfectly good airplane”. This applies here doubly.
As both an aviation and outdoor enthusiast, I would expect more collaboration between the two communities in order to present an united front against his moronic stunt. In this case, I believe he should face such severe penalties that it would prevent anyone from ever attempting a stunt this careless and stupid. There should also be some sort of penalty enforced on the helicopter company because they basically helped him destroy the evidence by what I have to assume is not following the proper procedure. Social media can either be used as a great resource or a pariah on today's society. Keep on enlightening us aviation enthusiast and experienced pilots alike!
The local press here (I live in the county where this happened) is pretty much gunning for him and the Park Service is making the right noises for just what you suggest. Though I bet the interference with a potential NTSB investigation is where it will land him in actual trouble.
@@scottkirby5016 The last word simply has not been said.
Absolutely spot on response by them.👏👏👏👏
Well said. Its like you read my mind.
For a KZhead video that brings new subscribers there are people capable of everything!
Good comment about well researched content, and careful choices.
This channel and Blancolirio's are my favorite aviation channels, very professional and educative.
Thank you! 💕 Juan is a great dude!
My brother had his medical pulled for several years due to excessive stunting and such (including some speeding tickets). No accidents or incidents. This caused him excessive financial hardship as he flew commercially and he finally got it back. This is a slap on the wrist considering Jacob's act of concealing the wreckage in the aftermath.
So grateful for your followup here.
Thank you. Petter, for your thorough and well considered video on this incident. Life happens, and the path of my life has dictated that I fly only on sims or via radio with very small planes. Every time I hear the drone of a Continental or a Lycoming, I look up and squint through the sun for a glimpse of the plane. So, this guy's actions and attitude really p*ssed me off. To abuse the privilege of a private pilot's license in this fashion is not only an indictment of "Mr" Jacobs, but of the idiocracy of the worst of social media. I rarely wish ill on others, but I am hoping that this surprisingly fast FAA decision results in "other agencies" imposing significant financial penalties and even a non-trivial period of incarceration on "Mr" Jacobs. If that makes me sound like some old guy yelling at clouds, so be it. I'll wear that badge.
Thank you for this Petter. As someone who loves aviation to the point of watching content from aviation professionals to get the best attitudes and perspectives even though private flying is a dream that remains out of reach, it is very disappointing to see someone in such a fortunate and privileged position behave so irresponsibly.
Why is private flying out of reach? Have you thought about to fly glider planes? In Germany this is far cheap if you do that in a glider club. The only thing that you have to apply is a lot of time, but if you love flying this time is true life time...
MP made best comment at end of reaction video, “As content creators we have a responsibility to the message we put out” I make smaller scale content on other platforms in psychology and with every video, I listen back to make sure that nothing I say could be used for harm or misunderstood. Even when I don’t give ‘advice’, people might perceive it as such.
Thanks for the update! Fun fact. We pilots in USA don’t actually have pilot “licenses”. We have pilot “certificates”. The difference is that with a “license” you need a court action for revocation of your privileges (you get to defend yourself before any action is taken). With a certificate, the administrating authority (the FAA) can revoke your privileges without a court’s approval. You usually are offered the option to appeal after the fact, but it becomes much more difficult.
Thank you for that clarification and your support!
Petter: "I am not a lawyer but..." Steve Lehto: "I am not a pilot but..." You guys need to do a collab on this subject.
I am not and Idiot but ... ... Trevor - I am
@@toriless i laughed way too hard at your comment! lol!
Mentour's Law?
I'm glad to hear there aren't any surprises from the FAA here. I imagine the State of California will have their way with him. Legislators can't demand special emissions equipment on motor vehicles then allow fueled aircraft to be used as lawn darts.
"I imagine the State of California will have their way with him." I do hope so.
@@drzoidnilsson73 ...How do we find out if this is the case? Who would be the DA in charge of this area? Did he crash that aircraft on private or federal land?
No way , he is a criminal ! They will not prosecute a criminal . Commyfornia only prosecutes working class people , not criminals .
wholeheartedly agree, the FAA needed to take a stand against this level of idiocy that could create public distrust toward the safety of the aviation industry, its far too important to ignore how much damage such a thing could do to the industry
I see some ways he might have been able to make his video without losing his license, but none of them involve an actual crash. Even so, it would have been advisable to contact the FAA to make sure that the plans were legal before actual implementation.
Excellent video -- thank you. I disagree with one thing though: I think his license should be permanently revoked. Considering the training necessary to get a pilot's license, his total disregard of the intense focus on safety makes me doubt that he is capable of learning it at all.
What a great, informative and truly professional way to bring this news to us. Keep up the good work Petter. Awesome 👌
Trevor Jacob should be the mascot for why flying cars will never become a thing.
Interesting on your view of a lifetime ban. I was going to say that it seemed not a harsh enough sentence to not give a lifetime ban. I agree with your thoughts though. My guess is, his actions as a KZhead will continue to show his reclessness and the chance of the FAA ever allowing him to fly again is extremely slim. Thx for the video follow up.
That plucky little plane had a deeper heart and a far better soul than that jack-wagon of a pilot. “Well, he threw one down from the top of the stairs Beautiful women were standing everywhere They all got wet when he smashed that thing But off in the dark you could hear somebody sing: Oh, it breaks my heart to see those stars Smashing a perfectly good guitar I don't know who they think they are Smashing a perfectly good guitar It started back in 1963 His momma wouldn't buy him that new red Harmony He settled for a sun-burnt with a crack But he's still trying to break his mama's back Oh, it breaks my heart to see those stars Smashing a perfectly good guitar I don't know who they think they are Smashing a perfectly good guitar He loved that guitar just like a girlfriend But every good thing comes to an end Now he just sits in his room all day Whistling every note he used to play There ought to be a law with no bail Smash a guitar, and you go to jail With no chance for early parole You don't get out till you get some soul Oh, it breaks my heart to see those stars Smashing a perfectly good guitar I don't know who they think they are Smashing a perfectly good guitar Late at night, the end of the road He wished he still had the old guitar to hold He'd rock it like a baby in his arms Never let it come to any harm Oh, it breaks my heart to see those stars Smashing a perfectly good guitar I don't know who they think they are Smashing a perfectly good guitar” - John Hiatt
Are you on drugs?
@@mark675 No, other than Caffeine + I’m “on the spectrum” but don’t worry: I’m not a pilot…not in this lifetime anyways…maybe I was, in WWII? I have always wanted to be a pilot, but I don’t meet my own criteria for piloting, let alone anyone else’s. I just love everything about flight; aircraft, and watching far better men and women than me fly.
👍🏻The little plane deserved a longer life. I used " Dust in the Wind " for my tribute video.
@@rumpstatefiasco apologies dude 🙏🏻 Even autistic people can shoot for the stars 🙂👍
@@mark675 I think the song lyrics are very appropriate for this situation. Maybe you should listen to it. It's John Hiatt's "Perfectly Good Guitar" from the album of the same name.
Thanks for showing this! I didn't hear about before. I bet he wishes now he wouldn't have pulled such a stunt!
Same thing for Nautical Captains... don't stunt! We'd make this pilot walk the plank with plenty of go pros and hands tied... this guy should go visit my good friend David Jones. Davy! I'm so glad you have pursued this and explained it.