Trevor Jacob is a professional snowboarder, lightweight aircraft pilot, and YouTuber from the United States of America. He represented the United States in snowboarding at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Trevor shares videos related to podcasts, skydiving, aviation, and snowboarding on his self-titled YouTube channel. He made headlines for intentionally crashing a plane to gain views and make money, a stunt for which he was later found guilty. The federal investigation into the incident carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. But he was sentenced to six months in prison.
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Besides snowboarding, Trevor Jacob has also competed in skateboarding, surfing, BMX riding, motocross, and mixed martial arts.
He participated in snowboard cross events at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado, in 2014, 2015, and 2016, with his best finish being fifth place in 2016.
The Federal Aviation Administration cancelled his pilot certificate after the plane crash incident.
In the 2014 Winter Olympics, Trevor narrowly lost to American Alex Deibold, who went on to win the bronze medal.