# Crashing a plane for views.

By [Durwin](https://paragraph.com/@durwin) · 2023-07-31

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![How dumb are you to crash a plane while live-streaming and expect no one to notice?](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b59b59b0e581b175786c52bb2d9cdaea6ca14799740d1ba9e460d76d6223dca1.webp)

How dumb are you to crash a plane while live-streaming and expect no one to notice?

Anything for the views these days eh?

YouTubers, content creators, Instagrammers and TikTokers will literally do anything for more likes, views and shares.

Never mind if its borderline asinine, dangerous, risky or harmful to others.

So long as it gets the intended effect of raising eyebrows, attracting attention and going viral, its all good for social media.

In a stunning turn of events, the online world was left in disbelief when renowned YouTuber Trevor Jacob confessed to intentionally crashing a plane for the sole purpose of gaining views and attracting sponsorships.

This unprecedented revelation has ignited a firestorm of debate, raising critical questions about the pursuit of fame, the ethical boundaries of content creation, and the influence of social media on our society.

![Would you jump of a moving plane and crash it on purpose?](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/93208c5a91cbff413e7e89b01fde085b2f56ba3299ef0a842d212b270be1977f.webp)

Would you jump of a moving plane and crash it on purpose?

“Trevor Jacob, 29, who’s also a former Olympic snowboarder, filmed himself jumping out of his single-propeller plane above the Los Padres National Forest in November 2021.”

The motivation behind Trevor Jacob’s shocking decision can be traced back to the insatiable hunger for online fame and fortune.

With the ever-increasing competition for viewership and lucrative sponsorships, some content creators resort to extreme measures to stand out from the crowd.

The pressure to maintain a constant stream of engaging content can lead to the blurring of ethical lines, as creators find themselves driven to push the envelope further and further.

This disturbing trend raises important questions about the influence of the digital realm on our collective psyche, as individuals are pushed to pursue audacious acts solely for the purpose of gaining online traction.

Where do you draw the line?

![MrBeast buried himself alive for 24 hours. Are content creators going too far?](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5059c73c73dff167458204c9439e0c097cbb8b0ea30936ac12156be2cc35a0d6.webp)

MrBeast buried himself alive for 24 hours. Are content creators going too far?

Crashing an entire plane into the ground is reckless, damaging to nature and a complete waste of resources.

“The Justice Department noted that Jacob went back to the plane so he could retrieve footage of the crash.”

Of course he had too.

That was the entire point of crashing the plane in the first place!

He had to get the video or there would be no content.

“Jacob’s video initially drew skepticism from other aviation YouTubers, who noticed that he already unlocked the plane door before the engine purportedly failed. They also thought it was suspicious that Jacob flew with a skydiving parachute, which small aircraft pilots don’t typically wear, and didn’t look for a safe place to land despite satellite photos showing several ideal spots nearby.”

You can’t fool everyone.

![Remember the dude that fell asleep while live-streaming? Well, he made $16k from that “stunt”.](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/df0be67a6c720534ef620c6c4ee2048783f1c2e8fb2c772e03cf30030b4fcd0b.jpg)

Remember the dude that fell asleep while live-streaming? Well, he made $16k from that “stunt”.

If you watched the video, you would notice that he didn’t have any sign of any genuine fear or nervousness as the plane started “having problems”.

Translation: he sucks at acting.

The Trevor Jacob case raises profound questions about the ethical responsibility of content creators.

As influencers amass large followings, they wield significant influence over their viewers, particularly impressionable young minds.

It is imperative for creators to recognize the power they hold and exercise it responsibly, promoting positive values, and prioritizing the safety and well-being of their audience.

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The line between entertainment and endangerment must be firmly drawn, ensuring that the pursuit of online fame does not compromise the fundamental principles of humanity and decency.

Remember Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nightcrawler?

He intentionally set one of his competitors up to a fatal accident and filmed it for money.

That is a big no-no.

Prioritizing sensationalism for views and clicks is a dangerous business.

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Would you crash a plane for more views?

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*Originally published on [Durwin](https://paragraph.com/@durwin/crashing-a-plane-for-views)*