A 19-year-old U.S. pilot, Ethan Guo, was detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica for allegedly altering his flight plan without approval and landing in Chilean-claimed territory.
Guo was on a solo round-the-world flight in a Cessna 182Q to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital's cancer research and awareness efforts.
Chilean prosecutors allege Guo violated national and international regulations, and he has been ordered to remain in Chile during a 90-day investigation.
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.
