Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old American influencer and pilot, can finally breathe easier! The charges against him for illegally landing in Antarctica have been dropped. Guo made headlines last year when he embarked on an epic solo mission to fly to all seven continents, raising funds for childhood cancer research along the way.
After landing his small plane on King George Island, a territory claimed by Chile, he was detained by local authorities who accused him of providing false information in his flight plan. He was initially charged with delivering false information and unauthorized landing. But good news struck on Monday when a judge dismissed these charges!
While he awaits his flight approval, Guo expressed hope to return to the skies. Having spent six weeks at a military base due to the harsh Antarctic weather, he's eager to resume his journey. His target? To become the youngest pilot to complete solo flights on every continent while raising a staggering $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, inspired by his cousin's battle with cancer.
With 140 days in the air under his belt already, Guo's dream and mission are still alive!
After landing his small plane on King George Island, a territory claimed by Chile, he was detained by local authorities who accused him of providing false information in his flight plan. He was initially charged with delivering false information and unauthorized landing. But good news struck on Monday when a judge dismissed these charges!
While he awaits his flight approval, Guo expressed hope to return to the skies. Having spent six weeks at a military base due to the harsh Antarctic weather, he's eager to resume his journey. His target? To become the youngest pilot to complete solo flights on every continent while raising a staggering $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, inspired by his cousin's battle with cancer.
With 140 days in the air under his belt already, Guo's dream and mission are still alive!
