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Chilean Judge Approves Deal Letting Pilot Ethan Guo Leave Antarctic Base

A Punta Arenas court approved a conditional suspension requiring a $30,000 donation, logistical reimbursement and a three-year ban on re-entry.

Overview

  • The agreement halts charges of unauthorized landing and flight plan falsification in exchange for charitable and logistical contributions.
  • Guo must donate $30,000 to a childhood cancer foundation and cover all aircraft security and return costs within 30 days.
  • He is required to depart Chile once weather and logistical conditions allow and faces a three-year prohibition on re-entering the country.
  • Authorities cited expired safety equipment and uncertain fuel reserves in Guo’s Cessna 182Q as reasons to withhold clearance for his Antarctic departure.
  • Guo remains at Base Presidente Frei Montalva awaiting authorization and suitable weather to resume his Flight Against Cancer expedition.