“In 2002 millionaire Steve Brooks attempted to become the first pilot in history to fly from the North Pole to the South Pole in a single-jet helicopter. But when he and his co pilot plunged into the sea off Antarctica and nearly froze to death they made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Despite this and against the will of their families Steve and Q remained undaunted. In 2005 they went back to try again. Through actual film footage and powerful dramatic reconstruction this film tells the story of their first attempt, their miraculous rescue and their determination to complete their mission. British pilots Steve Brooks and Quentin Smith completed a first when they landed their Robinson 44 helicopter at the South Pole on January 18, 2005. The two started their journey in Ushuaia, southern Argentina, crossing the Drake Passage, the length of the Antarctic Penninsula, and the expanse of the polar plateau, before arriving at the Geographic South Pole.”

I recall the incident. A lot of people were pretty unhappy that someone had tried to cross a large stretch of freezing water in a single engine aircraft. Rescuers then put themselves in danger etc etc. Was considered poor judgement at the time.