He Was Stranded at a Military Base for 6 Weeks

American influencer and pilot Ethan Guo was detained by Chile after an unauthorized landing at the Rodolfo Marsh Base in Antarctica on June 28, 2025. He claimed mechanical issues forced the detour from his approved flight plan, but prosecutors accused him of intentional deception. Stranded for 6 weeks, he reached a settlement in August: charges were dropped in exchange for a $30,000 donation and a 3-year ban from Chile. His plane remains grounded in Antarctica, a costly souvenir of his failed record attempt.

✈️ The Flight & Fallout:

Pilot: Ethan Guo, 19, American influencer/pilot.

Goal: To be the youngest solo pilot to land on all 7 continents, fundraising for childhood cancer.

The Crime: Unauthorized landing in Antarctica on June 28, 2025, violating flight plans and biosecurity laws.

Detention: Stranded at a Chilean military base for 6+ weeks during Antarctic winter.

Settlement: $30,000 donation to charity, 3-year ban from Chile, criminal charges dropped (Aug 2025). Plane impounded.

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