FAA To Investigate Failed Red Bull Plane Swap Stunt Sunday In Arizona

PHOENIX, AZ —Two cousins were unsuccessful in their attempt at a "world-first" plane swap Sunday over the Arizona desert, and now the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the energy-drink-sponsored stunt, NBC News reported.

According to reports, nobody was hurt during the stunt, even though one of the planes crashed. The attempt took place in an undisclosed location at just before 7 p.m. local time. Red Bull was a sponsor of the "event," which was livestreamed on Hulu, according to NBC.

"One of the two single-engine Cessna 182 aircraft used in the stunt crashed after it spun out of control," the FAA said in a statement.

The statement continued: "The FAA will investigate Sunday evening's attempted Red Bull Plane Swap in Arizona. The agency on Friday denied the organizer's request for an exemption from Federal regulations that cover the safe operation of an aircraft."

According to the Arizona Republic, pilots Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington —who also are cousins — took separate planes up to 12,000 feet.

With the custom-made autopilot systems and airbrakes of both planes engaged, the pair jumped and attempted to enter the other plane.

Aikins successfully completed the stunt, but the plane Farrington was attempting to enter spiraled out of control.

The Arizona Republic reported that Farrington eventually deployed a parachute and landed safely in a remote area. The plane also had a parachute, which was deployed before the plane touched the ground.

"You're just happy everybody's here and good and all that stuff, but just disappointed," Farrington told the Arizona Republic after the failed stunt.