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Who is the pilot stuck in Antarctica?

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The pilot stuck in Antarctica is Ethan Guo, a 20-year-old attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world.

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Why a pilot-influencer is stuck in Antarctica

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  • Ethan Guo aimed to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world. 3s
  • He made an emergency landing at a Chilean military base in Antarctica due to instrument failures and icing. 13s
  • Authorities detained Guo, alleging he lacked landing clearance and submitted false flight plan data. 48s
  • Guo reached a deal to donate $30,000 to a cancer research foundation to avoid prison, but remains unable to leave. 1m 7s
  • Guo describes strict living conditions at the base, with limited food and movement, while awaiting departure. 1m 43s
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Why a pilot-influencer is stuck in Antarctica
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Why a pilot-influencer is stuck in Antarctica

20-year-old pilot Ethan Guo's journey to become the youngest person to fly around the world is interrupted after an emergency landing in Antarctica.

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