YouTuber arrested for dangerous Lamborghini fireworks stunt captured on video

A YouTuber named Alex Choi was arrested in California for directing a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a Lamborghini for a video. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The video was titled "Destroying a Lamborghini with Fireworks." Choi did not have the proper permits to film the video and used illegal fireworks from Nevada. Another YouTuber, Trevor Jacob, was jailed for crashing a plane for views and lying about it. He parachuted to safety in California. Choi's video showed two women shooting fireworks from a helicopter at a Lamborghini. He did not have FAA approval or explosives permits. Choi was released on a $50,000 bond. He planned the video to mimic a video game scene with an attack helicopter shooting missiles at a car. The helicopter flew from Pacoima to El Mirage Lake for filming. The pilot initially denied knowing about the video but later expressed concerns about Choi's unsafe activities. In a similar incident, Trevor Jacob pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation. Both cases highlight the dangers of reckless behavior for social media stunts.