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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Ethan Guo? Teen influencer detained in Antarctica after failed cancer fundraiser flight across 7 continents
(Image via @theethanguo/X) Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old pilot and social media star, has gone from viral sensation to international headline after being detained on King George Island. His solo world flight to raise funds for childhood cancer took an unexpected detour when he landed unannounced in Antarctica. Now, he's grounded in Antarctica and is facing serious legal heat from Chilean authorities. Who Is Ethan Guo? Ethan Guo is no ordinary teen. He's a licensed pilot, content creator with over a million followers, and a self-proclaimed 'Gen-Z aviator with a cause.' In May 2024, he launched a solo mission to fly across all seven continents in a tiny Cessna 182Q—partly to break records, and partly to raise $1 million for paediatric cancer research, inspired by his cousin's cancer battle. The journey started in Memphis, Tennessee, and everything was going surprisingly well. Guo had touched down in nearly 60 countries and even raised over $105,000 before flying south towards Antarctica. That's when things got messy. The Antarctica Drama On June 28, Guo filed a flight plan to fly over Chile's Punta Arenas—but instead, he diverted and landed on King George Island in Antarctica without permission. Huge no-no. Chilean authorities weren't amused. According to prosecutors, Guo 'intentionally failed' to provide correct flight info and violated both aviation laws and international Antarctic regulations. He's now officially detained on the icy base and under a 90-day investigation for endangering air traffic. So… Is He Okay? Yes, he's safe. Guo posted a brief message online assuring fans he's under supervision and not in danger. But he's also not going anywhere anytime soon. Harsh Antarctic weather has grounded all flights off the island, leaving him stranded. And legally? He's in limbo. Chile hasn't decided whether to prosecute, deport, or let him go. For now, he's stuck—literally and legally. His Side of the Story Guo hasn't given a full statement yet, but his lawyer says the landing wasn't some rebellious stunt. Apparently, mid-flight 'complications' forced him to change course. Whether that means technical issues, bad weather, or poor planning, we don't know yet. Authorities aren't convinced. What Happens Next? The next steps are unclear. If charges are pursued, Guo could face fines or even legal action under Chilean and Antarctic laws. Even if he's released, it's unlikely he can continue the mission soon. Securing flight permissions after this incident? Tough. Rebuilding trust with sponsors? Tougher. His record-breaking dream may be grounded for good. Mission on Pause, Future Unclear Even if Ethan avoids trial or major penalties, his ambitious mission is now in limbo. The extreme Antarctic weather, the legal setbacks, and the reputational fallout could all jeopardize any chance of resuming his record-setting flight. From TikTok fame to frozen consequences, Ethan Guo's story is still unfolding—and it's unclear whether this was just a bump in the flight path or the end of the road. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
US teen influencer detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents
A teenage pilot, who is attempting to fly all seven continents solo, hit a patch of rough air this weekend when Chilean authorities detained him for changing his flight plan without their permission and landing in Antarctica. Chilean prosecutors say American influencer Ethan Guo, 19, broke 'multiple national and international regulations' by changing his flight plans without prior notice, landing on a part of Antarctica where the South American country maintains a territorial claim. CNN requested a comment from Guo, whose lawyer on Sunday said the young pilot had experienced 'complications' while flying. Guo, whose website states he is trying to raise $1 million for cancer research by becoming 'the first person ever to fly to all seven continents solo,' has broadcast his continent-hopping journey since last September to more than a million Instagram followers. His last post, on June 23, documents a flight over the Philippines. Chilean authorities say that on Saturday, Guo submitted a false flight plan and took off from Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport in the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas as the sole passenger and crew member aboard a Cessna 182Q aircraft, registered as N182WT. At one point during that flight, authorities say he turned off course toward Antarctica. 'The accused provided false information to the aeronautical authority. He submitted a flight plan indicating that he was going to fly over the city of Punta Arenas,' said Cristian Crisosto Rifo, the Regional Prosecutor of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. 'However, he continued toward Antarctica without informing anyone and without any authorization, landing at the airfield of Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory. With this behavior, the accused seriously endangered the safety of air traffic to Antarctica and the Magallanes region,' the prosecutor added. Cristoso explained that as soon as Guo landed in Antarctica, he was detained and formally charged. 'The accused not only violated the Aeronautical Code but also multiple national and international regulations regarding routes to Antarctica and access to the white continent,' emphasized Crisosto. On Sunday, his lawyer told reporters at a press conference after Guo was charged that the young pilot experienced 'complications' while flying. 'While already in the air, he began to experience a series of complications,' Karina Ulloa said, adding that Guo claims 'that he was conducting an exploratory flight to see if he could follow this route or not.' CNN requested a comment from Ulloa on Tuesday. The Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Prosecutor's Office determined on Sunday that the teen must remain in the Chilean sector of the frozen continent until authorities give him permission to return to the city of Punta Arenas. The Chilean court decreed a 90-day investigation period for this case, during which time Guo must remain in Chile.
Global News
03-07-2025
- Global News
U.S. pilot detained in Antarctica during attempt to fly solo to all 7 continents
A Chinese-American man attempting to fly solo to all seven continents was detained by authorities after reportedly landing without permission in Antarctica. Ethan Guo, 19, is trying to set a record as the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents in a small aircraft in a quest to drum up donations for research on childhood cancer. Guo was detained by Chilean authorities on June 28 after breaking 'multiple national and international regulations' by changing his flight plans without prior notice and landing on a part of Antarctica where the South American country maintains a territorial claim, according to CNN. According to the outlet, Chilean authorities said that on June 28, Guo submitted a false flight plan and took off from Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport in the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas as the only passenger and crew member aboard his Cessna 182Q aircraft. Story continues below advertisement Authorities said that at one point during his flight, he turned off-course toward Antarctica. 'The accused provided false information to the aeronautical authority. He submitted a flight plan indicating that he was going to fly over the city of Punta Arenas,' said Cristian Crisosto Rifo, the regional prosecutor for Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. 'However, he continued toward Antarctica without informing anyone and without any authorization, landing at the airfield of Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory. With this behaviour, the accused seriously endangered the safety of air traffic to Antarctica and the Magallanes region,' the prosecutor added. Cristoso said that after Guo landed in Antarctica, he was detained and formally charged with violating the Aeronautical Code and multiple national and international regulations regarding routes to Antarctica. Entregó plan de vuelo falso y aterrizó en pista de aeródromo en Antártica. Como autor de los delitos sancionados en el artículo 194 y 197 del Código Aeronáutico, fue formalizado, en Punta Arenas, piloto estadounidense que aterrizó sin autorización en territorio Antártico. — Fiscalía de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena (@Fisc_Magallanes) June 29, 2025 Story continues below advertisement On June 29, Guo's lawyer said he had experienced 'complications' while flying. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'While already in the air, he began to experience a series of complications,' lawyer Karina Ulloa said. She added that Guo claimed that he was 'conducting an exploratory flight to see if he could follow this route or not.' The Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday that Guo remained in the Chilean sector of Antarctica awaiting a commercial flight to return to the city of Punta Arenas. The prosecutor's office said that due to weather conditions and the lack of access to Antarctica, it has not yet been possible to arrange a flight for Guo. The Chilean court has also announced a 90-day investigation period for Guo's case, during which the young pilot must remain in Chile. Guo has been documenting his travels on Instagram for his 1.3 million followers. His latest post shows him flying to the Philippines on June 23. Story continues below advertisement He began his quest to travel to all seven continents in May 2024 in Memphis, Tenn., and has made multiple stops. Guo's original plan was to cover 80,000 kilometres over 100 days with stops in 60 countries but by June 23, he was on his 142nd day of travel. He hopes attention to the journey will raise up to US$1 million for cancer research, an ambition that started with his cousin's Stage 4 blood cancer diagnosis. The 19-year-old pilot reached out to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital based in Memphis and they came up with a plan for how they could work together on his journey. Guo has raised more than $105,000 for his 'flight against cancer' as of Thursday afternoon, with the goal of $1 million. Story continues below advertisement He started learning to fly at age 13 and four years later had his pilot's licence, but insurance companies balked at covering a minor for his adventure, so he had to wait. Before his recent journey, he had clocked 700 flight hours and flown to all 48 states in the U.S. Born in Tianjin, China, and currently living in West Palm Beach, Fla., Guo said he wanted to become a pilot to challenge himself. He foresees a career in business and tech, not aviation. Guo's parents were worried about his project and actively tried to stop him, forcing him to do it on his own with help from volunteers, sponsors and other supporters, he told The Associated Press. He understood the risks, adding, 'Through my experiences — like an engine failure on the very beginning of the trip … I was forced to face the fact that I could die at any point of the trip.' — With files from The Associated Press
7NEWS
03-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Teen pilot detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to seven continents
A teenage pilot, who is attempting to fly all seven continents solo, hit a patch of rough air this weekend when Chilean authorities detained him for changing his flight plan without their permission and landing in Antarctica. Chilean prosecutors say American influencer Ethan Guo, 19, broke 'multiple national and international regulations' by changing his flight plans without prior notice, landing on a part of Antarctica where the South American country maintains a territorial claim. Guo's lawyer said on Sunday the young pilot had experienced 'complications' while flying. Guo, whose website states he is trying to raise $1 million for cancer research by becoming 'the first person ever to fly to all seven continents solo', has broadcast his continent-hopping journey since last September to more than a million Instagram followers. His last post, on June 23, documents a flight over the Philippines. Chilean authorities say that on Saturday, Guo submitted a false flight plan and took off from Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport in the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas as the sole passenger and crew member aboard a Cessna 182Q aircraft, registered as N182WT. At one point during that flight, authorities say he turned off course toward Antarctica. 'The accused provided false information to the aeronautical authority,' Regional Prosecutor of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Cristian Crisosto Rifo said. 'He submitted a flight plan indicating that he was going to fly over the city of Punta Arenas. 'However, he continued toward Antarctica without informing anyone and without any authorisation, landing at the airfield of Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory. 'With this behaviour, the accused seriously endangered the safety of air traffic to Antarctica and the Magallanes region.' As soon as Guo landed in Antarctica, he was detained and formally charged. 'The accused not only violated the Aeronautical Code but also multiple national and international regulations regarding routes to Antarctica and access to the white continent,' Crisosto said. On Sunday, Guo's lawyer told reporters at a press conference after the teen was charged that he experienced 'complications' while flying. 'While already in the air, he began to experience a series of complications,' Karina Ulloa said, adding that Guo claims 'that he was conducting an exploratory flight to see if he could follow this route or not'. Further comment from Ulloa has been requested. The Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Prosecutor's Office determined on Sunday that the teen must remain in the Chilean sector of the frozen continent until authorities give him permission to return to the city of Punta Arenas. The Chilean court decreed a 90-day investigation period for this case, during which time Guo must remain in Chile.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- New York Post
US teen Ethan Guo detained in Antarctica while venturing on solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research
Bumpy landing. An American teen is accused of going off course and landing in Antarctica without permission as he attempts to become the youngest pilot to fly to all seven continents. Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old aviator from Memphis, was detained and charged with submitting a false flight plan before traversing towards the South Pole on June 28, the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Prosecutor's Office. 7 Ethan Guo behind the controls of the Cessna 182Q he's been flying around the world since May 2024. @ Guo is aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research with his high-flying campaign across the globe. Guo, the only person aboard the Cessna 182Q, took off from Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, with plans to fly over the southern Chile port city but diverted course and headed to Antarctica. 'The accused provided false information to the aeronautical authority. He submitted a flight plan indicating that he was going to fly over the city of Punta Arenas,' Regional Prosecutor Cristian Crisosto Rifo said in a video to X. 'However, he continued on his way to Antarctica without any information or authorization, landing at the Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory,' Rifo said. The base is located on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands off the coast of mainland Antarctica in the Southern Ocean. 7 Guo lands his plane at Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory on King George Island on June 28, 2025. Reuters 7 Guo is aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research with his high-flying campaign across the globe. @ Guo's unannounced arrival was considered a danger to the airspace around Antarctica and the Magallanes region. The Asian-American teen was apprehended after his landing and charged by authorities at the research base. 'The accused not only violated the Aeronautical Code but also multiple national and international regulations regarding routes to Antarctica and access to the white continent,' Rifo added. Rifo applauded the Chilean Navy for its 'impeccable work' taking in the teen and protecting the Antarctic region. Guo's attorney Karina Ulloa claims the teen began experiencing complications while flying and ended up in Antarctica. 'While already in the air, he began to experience a series of complications,' Ulloa told CNN, 'He was conducting an exploratory flight to see if he could follow this route or not.' The teen is being held on the Antarctic island until he is permitted to return to Chile on a commercial flight back to Punta Arenas, CNN Español reported. Weather conditions have prohibited flights from taking off and landing on the island. Once back in South America, Guo faces a 90-day investigation and will be forced to remain in Chile throughout the period. 7 Weather conditions have prohibited flights from taking off and landing on the island. @ 7 Once back in South America, Guo faces a 90-day investigation and will be forced to remain in Chile throughout the period. @ Guo has documented his year-long journey on his Instagram account, where he has enlisted more than 1 million people to 'follow my solo flight around the world to fight cancer.' He last posted an update on his travels on June 23, which marked Day 142 of his trip as he flew around the Philippines. He first took off from his hometown, Memphis, Tennessee, in May 2024, and has landed in nearly 60 countries. 7 Guo has documented his year-long journey on his Instagram account, where he has enlisted more than 1 million people to 'follow my solo flight around the world to fight cancer.' @ 7 He first took off from his hometown, Memphis, Tennessee, in May 2024, and has landed in nearly 60 countries. @ Guo was inspired by his cousin's battle with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. He set out to raise $1 million for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, according to his website, which hasn't been updated in recent weeks. 'I admire him,' Guo said of his cousin. 'He inspired me to take life more seriously and join the fight against cancer. I want to use every opportunity to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the necessity to increase research efforts to find prevention and treatment methods.'
