YouTuber faces federal charges for explosive helicopter fireworks prank

YouTuber Alex Choi, whose real name is Suk Min Choi, has been charged for a dangerous stunt featured on his YouTube channel, where fireworks were fired from a helicopter at a Lamborghini.

The video, titled 'Destroying a Lamborghini with Fireworks', showed two women in a helicopter shooting fireworks at a car in San Bernardino County. The video has since been removed, and Choi was arrested on June 5. 

An affidavit was filed with the complaint last year on July 4, which says, “In the video, Choi allegedly presses a 'fire missiles' button while two women are in a helicopter, shooting fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini sportscar. Law enforcement believes the video was shot on the El Mirage Dry Lakebed in San Bernardino County.”

According to authorities, Choi faces a charge of placing an explosive device on an aircraft. The Department of Justice confirmed the 24-year-old could face up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.

The helicopter pilot involved in the stunt has had their license revoked by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are also investigating the incident. Choi is expected to face arraignment soon, and it is unclear if he has legal representation.