A 19-year-old U.S. pilot, Ethan Guo, was detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica for allegedly altering his flight plan and landing without approval.
Guo was undertaking a solo round-the-world flight in a Cessna 182Q, aiming to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s cancer research.
Prosecutors allege he violated national and international regulations by deviating from his approved flight path and landing in Chilean-claimed Antarctic territory.
A Chilean court has ordered Guo to remain in Chile for a 90-day investigation period regarding the incident.
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.
