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The Independent
03-07-2025
- The Independent
Teen pilot detained in Antarctica while attempting world record to raise money for cancer charity
This is the moment a U.S. influencer and teen pilot landed without authorisation in Chilean Antarctica, prompting his arrest. Ethan Guo, 19, was flying a Cessna 182 from Punta Arenas on Saturday, June 28, when he diverted from his approved flight plan and touched down at Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Airport in Antarctica. He appeared before a Chilean judge via video on Sunday, June 29, and claimed technical issues forced the diversion, according to his lawyer. Guo was attempting to become 'the first person in history to fly solo to all seven continents in a small aircraft and raise $1 million for cancer research,' according to his website.
The Independent
03-07-2025
- The Independent
US teen detained carrying out bold plan to fly solo to seven continents
Teenage pilot Ethan Guo, 19, was detained by Chilean authorities after landing in Antarctica without permission. Guo is accused by Chile of submitting a false flight plan, stating he would fly over Punta Arenas but instead proceeding to Antarctica. He was attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents, a journey he began last May. Guo's flight is part of a fundraising effort to raise $1 million for cancer research, prompted by a cousin's Stage-4 blood cancer diagnosis. He was detained at the Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory; his lawyer stated he experienced "complications" during the flight. US teen pilot detained in Antarctica during attempt to fly solo to all seven continents
