Teenager, a popular internet personality, apprehended in Antarctica during an isolated flight endeavor aiming to traverse all 7 continents solo.
In a shocking turn of events, 19-year-old American pilot Ethan Guo found himself in hot water after landing at the Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory without obtaining the necessary authorization.
Guo, who is attempting to fly solo across all seven continents, initially filed a flight plan indicating he would only fly over Punta Arenas, Chile. However, he deviated from this plan and landed in the Antarctic, a move that violated both national and international aviation regulations.
Chilean authorities claimed that Guo submitted false information about his intended flight path, which seriously endangered the safety of air traffic in the region. As a result, Guo was detained and charged by Chilean prosecutors.
Cristian Crisosto Rifo, the Regional Prosecutor of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, made a statement regarding the incident, stating that Guo had not informed anyone or obtained authorization for his landing.
Karina Ulloa, Guo's lawyer, mentioned that the young pilot experienced "complications" while flying and was conducting an exploratory flight to see if he could follow a certain route.
Guo's flight was on a Cessna 182Q aircraft, registered as N182WT. His last documented flight was over the Philippines, as per his last Instagram post on June 23.
The Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Prosecutor's Office has decreed a 90-day investigation period for this case, during which time Guo must remain in the Chilean sector of Antarctica. He is barred from returning to Punta Arenas without permission.
It is worth noting that Guo is an American influencer with over a million Instagram followers and is flying with the aim of raising $1 million for cancer research.
This incident occurred at Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, and serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to aviation regulations, particularly when navigating sensitive territories such as Antarctica.
[1] Cristian Crisosto Rifo, the Regional Prosecutor of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, stated that Ethan Guo landed at the airfield of Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory without informing anyone or obtaining authorization. [2] Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old pilot, is attempting to fly all seven continents solo. [3] The Chilean court decreed a 90-day investigation period for this case, during which time Guo must remain in Chile. [4] Chilean authorities claim Guo submitted a false flight plan and changed course towards Antarctica. [5] Karina Ulloa, Guo's lawyer, mentioned that the young pilot experienced "complications" while flying and was conducting an exploratory flight to see if he could follow a certain route.
- The unexpected landing of Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old American pilot, at the Lieutenant Rodolfo Marsh Base in Chilean Antarctic territory, was made without informing anyone or obtaining the necessary authorization, as stated by Cristian Crisosto Rifo, the Regional Prosecutor of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, it is known that Ethan Guo is an adventurous traveler and sports enthusiast, attempting a solo flight across all seven continents with the ambition of raising $1 million for cancer research, demonstrating his interest in both adventure-travel and general-news related topics like health and philanthropy.
- In the aftermath of this incident, the Chilean court has ruled a 90-day investigation period for Guo's case, requiring him to remain in the Chilean sector of Antarctica and barring him from returning to Punta Arenas without authorization – this ruling may have significant implications for his ongoing sports-related activities and future travel plans.
