LOS ANGELES — (LOS ANGELES) -- YouTuber 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.
Jacob was also accused of lying to the FAA, which revoked his pilot's license last year over the crash.Jacob's attorney, Keri Curtis Axel, told ABC News they have no comment at this time. The FAA noted that Jacob did not attempt to restart the engine, contact air traffic controllers about the problem or look for areas to land safely. The FAA said Jacob then jumped from the plane"while holding a camera attached to a selfie stick."
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
YouTuber Trevor Jacob to plead guilty in federal plane crash caseYouTuber Trevor Jacob agrees to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into a 2021 plane crash in California that the FAA claims the pilot purposely caused, court documents show.
Read more »
YouTuber Trevor Jacob to plead guilty in federal plane crash caseA YouTuber agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into a 2021 plane crash in California that the FAA said he purposely caused.
Read more »
YouTuber who crashed plane in California mountains did it for sponsorship deal, authorities sayA YouTuber whose single-engine airplane crashed in a California national forest admitted that he downed the aircraft to boost views for a sponsorship deal, authorities say.
Read more »
YouTuber accused of intentionally crashing his plane agrees to plead guilty to federal chargeA YouTuber agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into a 2021 plane crash in California that the FAA said he purposely caused.
Read more »
YouTuber pilot admits he intentionally crashed plane in Santa Barbara County, destroyed evidenceTrevor Daniel Jacob agrees to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by destroying the wreckage of an airplane that he intentionally crashed in Santa Barbara County for a YouTube video.
Read more »
YouTuber admits to intentionally crashing plane in attempt to get views for videoTrevor Daniel Jacob, 29, of Lompoc, Calif., faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for faking the crash, all in an attempt to promote a wallet, authorities say.
Read more »