Massachusetts teen poised to become youngest person to fly solo across all seven continents [Video]

An 18-year-old man from Massachusetts is attempting to break a world record by becoming the youngest person to fly solo across all seven continents and he’s doing it for a special cause.

“This plane has been heavily modified for this trip around the world,” said Ethan Guo, pilot.

Guo said his dream is fueled by his heart and desire to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Hospital cancer research.

“A couple of years back, my cousin who was 18 at the time was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” he said.

Guo was raised in Milton, Massachusetts, and said he’s been planning this journey since he was 13 years old, and now with his cause, he said he feels more determined than ever to accomplish it.

But, the mission hasn’t been without hurdles. He said he attempted the flight six months ago but encountered engine failure at 12,000 feet, …