YouTube Intentional Plane Crasher Now Facing Jail Time
I realize this outrage is going to come off as disingenuous or talking out of both side of my mouth, but I assure you it is not. What you’re reading was not written for my health. My job requires me to create multiple pieces of original online digital content every day. So, I understand the need to do this. I also understand the need to monetize the effort. That being said, there are certain lines that should never be crossed. When you put yourself and especially others at risk by your content creation, you’ve done just that.
In December of 2021, Trevor Jacob posted a video of his plane crash to YouTube. In it, he implied the entire thing was accidental. Now, he’s changed his tune. Jacob has admitted he filmed the video as part of a sponsorship deal. Well, it’s not nice to lie to the NTSB and its inquisitors. For his efforts, Trevor Jacob could face up to 20 years in prison for one felony count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation.
As a refresher, Trevor Jacob took off from a Santa Barbara, California airport on a plane covered by mounted cameras. He had ZERO intention of ever reaching his destination. About a half hour after takeoff, Jacob parachuted out of the plane. He shot video of himself descending and his plane crashing into the Los Padres National Forest.
Leave it to those who absorbed the content to dissect it and be the cause of Jacob’s demise. Viewers made note of the fact he was wearing a parachute and made less than one attempt at salvaging the plane’s flight. Where Trevor Jacob ran afoul of the feds was after reporting the crash to the National Transportation Safety Board, he claimed he had no idea where the plane crashed. He did. Jacob proved this by securing, removing, and destroying the wreckage. He figured this would keep authorities from finding the truth. Trevor Jacob figured wrong and will now pay for this with his freedom.
Which Airline Offers The Best In-Flight Economy Experience?
Air travel is back and better than ever. With many Americans taking to the skies to travel Upgraded Points wanted to find out which airline offers the best in-flight experience. The number of passengers traveling will only continue to grow, and with staffing issues and canceled flights dominating headlines, a great travel experience has never been more important. Living in Charlotte I’ve tended to fly mainly American or US Air when they were separate entities. But just this year I’ve branched out looking for the best deal to reach my destination. It is interesting to compare the experience of different options. In many cases it’s a give-and-take situation, one airline may offer better boarding perhaps but another provides free wifi. It all comes down to preference and what’s important to the flier. Unless of course, you can spring for first class. I, however, cannot. Though as long as I get there on time and safely that’s all that truly matters.
So, you’re flying economy. Which airline is going to give you the best in-flight experience? Upgraded Points ranked the biggest airlines in the United States across 6 metrics then came up with a total score to rank them. The list features 11 airlines with domestic flights in the US ranked against the following categories:
- Entertainment
- Amenities
- Comfort
- COVID measures
- Quality of food
- Variety of drinks on offer
Here is where each airline ranked:
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.
