"I Crashed My Plane" Goes Viral. Questions Abound. (military)

[cjseliga]

It will never surprise me to what lengths people will go to, in order to get likes/views and have a video go "viral"!

I can only think he thought that the FAA wouldn't care and really go after him, and I guess he still might just get a slap on the wrist and get to keep all that Google AdSense revenue he made off the video.

[wankel7]

Originally Posted by Roselvr

Thanks, I googled it, it happened in 2019. I'm not seeing that it's been determined to be staged.
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It's David Lesh. That's pretty much all that needs to be said.

[Roselvr]

Originally Posted by Javacoffee

Fake. There's no reason for the cameras attached to the tail and wing of the plane unless placed there to capture the crash.

Also, the filming was perfect from the cockpit until the engine stopped. After that,.... oh, the drama!!!

I agree, that's why I said, unless he always has cameras attached to the outside. I also don't see why anyone would have them unless they want to film a crash if it were to happen...

Originally Posted by wankel7

It's David Lesh. That's pretty much all that needs to be said.

I'm not familiar with him but I did see that he likes to get in trouble because it brings more people to his channel. Bad publicity is still publicity he's said.

[Javacoffee]

I also noticed what I can't explain. After the engine stalled and he jumped out of the aircraft, the camera later showed the propellers spinning.

Would the wind do that?

[West Phx Native]

Originally Posted by Javacoffee

I also noticed what I can't explain. After the engine stalled and he jumped out of the aircraft, the camera later showed the propellers spinning.

Would the wind do that?

A propeller is nothing more than a rotating wing, so yes, if there is enough air over the prop, it will turn

[West Phx Native]

Originally Posted by SD4020

If someone is going to spread my ashes, please do not use a sandwich bag.

I used a drier duct, one end outside the plane, pour the ashes in and they are sucked out, and no Fred or George floating around the cabin

[West Phx Native]

Originally Posted by Javacoffee

Fake. There's no reason for the cameras attached to the tail and wing of the plane unless placed there to capture the crash.

Also, the filming was perfect from the cockpit until the engine stopped. After that,.... oh, the drama!!!

I have mounted GoPro cameras on the wing and tail of my plane, makes for some nice video

[SluggoF16]

Originally Posted by Javacoffee

Fake. There's no reason for the cameras attached to the tail and wing of the plane unless placed there to capture the crash.

My BIL has an early 1970s 210, and has mounted a pair of brackets for a small GoPro on the wings. It is, as posted above, nothing new.

Now, the wearing of a parachute... how fortunate he had one that ride. That reeks of fraud.

[Wileykid]

This will be interesting. The problem is, even though everything screams that this event was intentional, the video doesn't look like it has enough evidence to prove it. He only needs to deny everything. The investigation could come up with some tangible evidence, hopefully. The FAA can fine the guy, and/or take his license away. Also they can order a retest of his license. Anything else as far as criminal that they may be able to prove, will be forwarded to the local law enforcement, or the DOJ. This occurring in California, the laws on the books in the state basically says that if you violate a FAR, you violate the state law.

The Forest service will make sure the knucklehead or insurance company cleans up the site to as clean, or cleaner than prior to the crash.

[Javacoffee]

Originally Posted by SluggoF16

My BIL has an early 1970s 210, and has mounted a pair of brackets for a small GoPro on the wings. It is, as posted above, nothing new.

Now, the wearing of a parachute... how fortunate he had one that ride. That reeks of fraud.

LOL. That seems perfectly normal to me. Why would anyone fly without a parachute? I surely wouldn't!