Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old U.S. pilot and influencer, was detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica after altering his flight plan and landing on Chilean-claimed territory without approval.
Guo was attempting a solo round-the-world flight in a Cessna 182Q to raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital's cancer research.
A Chilean court has ordered Guo to remain in Chile for a 90-day investigation into the alleged violation of national and international flight regulations.
A 19-year-old U.S. pilot was detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica after he altered his flight plan without approval.
Prosecutors allege that Ethan Guo, 19, an American influencer and pilot, violated national and international regulations when he changed his flight plan and landed on Antarctic territory claimed by Chile, according to a CNN report.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
