American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica
Published: 7/4/2025

American teen pilot detained on Antarctic island after false flight plan submission
Ethan Guo, 19, was detained on King George Island, Antarctica, for submitting a false flight plan while attempting to fly his small plane to all seven continents. The island, claimed by Chile, houses international research stations and typically experiences freezing temperatures. Guo faces charges for violating Chile's aeronautical code and the Antarctic Treaty, disrupting his mission to raise funds for cancer research on his journey.