However, Jacob’s stunt soon came under scrutiny from aviation experts, who pointed out a number of inconsistencies in his story. For example, Jacob claimed that the engine on his plane had failed, forcing him to bail out. However, investigators later determined that the engine was in working order when Jacob took off.
Investigators also found that Jacob had equipped the plane with video cameras before taking off. This raised the possibility that Jacob had staged the crash for views and sponsorship money.
