>>steveh+je
Honestly, like a lot of guys who do stunts, he just seemed hooked on the thrill of chasing fame and engagement and to that extent the video was a success. I don't think that makes him an idiot. However, I remember writing a comment at the time that regardless of whether the crash was real or not, he better start being honest when it came to the FAA and the NTSB or he would see some real consequences. It seems trying to destroy evidence and then lying about it to the authorities was a truly idiotic decision.