On April 24, 2022, Red Bull pilots Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington attempted a daring mid-air stunt called the Red Bull Plane Swap. The plan involved both men jumping from their respective planes at 14,000 feet, crossing paths in freefall, and entering each other’s aircraft to land them. While Aikins managed to regain control of his new plane and land safely, Farrington’s aircraft spiraled out of control, forcing him to deploy his parachute as his plane crashed in the Arizona desert. Thankfully, both pilots walked away unharmed. The event was live-streamed and captured widespread attention, having taken months of preparation. However, controversy followed when it was revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had denied permission for the stunt due to safety risks. Despite this, the pilots went ahead with the attempt, prompting the FAA to launch a formal investigation into the unauthorized maneuver and temporarily suspend Aikins’ pilot license.