Oct. 2, 2008 10:54 am ET Steve Fossett. The 125-foot catamaran Cheyenne shaved almost six days off the existing record after crossing the official start and finish line at Le Stiff lighthouse on Ouessant. And a lot of people may not know, but Steve Fossett was probably the most airworthy, knowledgeable person in the world. Killed by wind: Steve Fossett in 2006 The air crash that killed daredevil entrepreneur Steve Fossett was probably caused by powerful wind gusts that forced his small plane to slam into a mountain. James Stephen Fossett ( Jackson , Tennessee , 22 de Abril de 1944 - desaparecido em 3 de setembro de 2007 no deserto de Nevada , e declarado legalmente morto em 15 de fevereiro de 2008 ), foi um homem de negócios e aventureiro norte-americano . The aircrash that killed entrepreneur Steve Fossett, famed for his daredevil aerial feats, probably was caused by downdrafts that exceeded the ability of his small plane … Downdrafts, high-density altitude and mountainous terrain were all contributing factors. The plane was piloted by Steve Fossett, who disappeared over a … —Danorton 15:03, 4 October 2008 (UTC) And, although they don't say it's Fossett's DNA, I expected better from The Guardian (UK): Human DNA found in wreckage of Fossett's plane (video) Jump to navigation Jump to search. Knapp: Steve Fossett. Ritter, I think so. Searchers in California have found the wreckage of missing millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett's airplane. If this was Fossett’s plane then a real possibility is that he flew up Lyell Canyon,south toward Mt. Oct. 3, 2007 Updated: Jan. 12, 2012 7:25 p.m. Location of Plane Wreck of Steve Fossett. Steve Fossett's widow welcomed the discovery of the plane piloted by her husband which vanished last year, and praised the hiker whose actions led to the find. First, I have to start this off by saying how saddened I am by this whole event as I have always admired Steve Fossett for his determination and achievements. ... (ELT) signal was received, although the plane was equipped with one. A new search began today for millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, whose small plane vanished over the Nevada desert more than a year ago, after some of his belongings were reportedly found by hikers. Officials now plan to remove the wreckage of the plane for reassembly and examination, and search for further human remains. 'Steve Fossett's plane' found in California A plane thought to belong to missing adventurer Steve Fossett has been found in the Californian desert, air safety investigators said. But snow is expected over the weekend, which could potentially hamper the investigation. Virgin Atlantic, one of Sir Richard's companies, sponsored GlobalFlyer, the plane used by Fossett in 2005 to become the first person to fly a plane solo around the world without refuelling. Kevin Fagan, Chronicle Staff Writer. The NTSB says the probable cause of the 2007 crash of adventurer Steve Fossett was an inadvertent encounter with downdrafts above mountainous terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the Bellanca Super Decathlon he was flying. September 8, 2007 / 31 Comments. Steve Fossett: Friends pay tribute after remains found in plane wreckage . Billionaire Steve Fossett loved pushing the limits of human achievement, and it was this very quest that led to his death in 2007 in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Steve Fossett, in full James Stephen Fossett, (born April 22, 1944, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.—disappeared September 3, 2007, western Nevada), American businessman and adventurer who set a number of world records, most notably in aviation and sailing. HUMAN remains have been found in the wreckage of adventurer Steve Fossett's plane, which was discovered in rugged terrain in east California. James Stephen Fossett (April 22, 1944 – September 3, 2007) was an American businessman and a record-setting aviator, sailor and adventurer. Steve Fossett. Steve Fossett, an expert aviator who disappeared in the “Nevada Triangle.” Paulides: I think so. * The California-born Fossett was the first to fly solo around the world by balloon in 2002 and then by airplane in 2005. http://lasvegasusa4.blogspot.com/Wreckage of FOSSETT crash PLANE found on 1st October 2008 Wreckage of FOSSETT PLANE found on 1st October 2008 Fossett set a new world glider altitude record in Argentina, reaching a height of 50,727 feet in August 2006. Search for Steve Fossett Ends in Eastern California Mountains ("Federal officials have confirmed that DNA from Steve Fossett was found on Thursday.") Key Points: LOS ANGELES - Officials have announced they have found body parts among wreckage of adventurer Steve Fossett's plane. Fossett in 2004. Los Angeles, CA Search crews have found the wreckage of a plane crash in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Mammoth Lakes. In total Steve Fossett held 116 world records or world firsts as well as official world records in five sports (sailboats, balloons, airplanes, gliders, and airships) before his death in … SUNDAY A.M. Slashdot thread here. Steve Fossett is missing, and reports speculate that he may have crashed his private plane. Steve Fossett, the 60 -year-old American millionaire and his crew of 12, sailed into the record books at around 1600 BST on Monday 5th April 2004. John Crawley in … Is this Steve Fossett’s plane? My thoughts and sympathy go out to Steve Fossett… Steve Fossett and Bud Light Spirit of Freedom Achieve Aviation Milestone July 4, 2002 Steve Fossetts successful 14 day, 19 hour and 51 minute round the world quest came to a stunning finish at dawn today as Bud Light Spirit of Freedom landed smoothly near Lake Yamma Yamma (dry lake) in the east Australian 0utback, 725 miles northwest of Sydney. Took off from Smith Valley, Nevada. When: Departed at about 8:45 AM, September 3rd, 2007. He was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. In 2008, Steve Fossett, the 63-year-old millionaire commodities trader turned record-breaking aviator, was declared legally dead five months after he vanished while flying in Nevada. In 2002, Fossett became the first person to fly around the world alone in a balloon. Steve Fossett became the first person to circle the globe solo in a balloon in 2002 and had about 100 other world records to his name. Steve Fossett's missing plane search and old Nevada airplane crash sites. Wikimedia Commons Steve Fossett in the cockpit of the Global Flyer, the plane in which he set a solo world record flight. Yet it appears as though that is exactly what happened to Steve Fossett… - Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, who became a record-breaking pilot after earning a fortune as a financial trader, is missing after taking off in a small plane in Nevada. Steve Fossett - millionaire, aviator, sailor and adventurer, Steve Fossett: A photo of the Citabria that Fossett was flying Total Persons on Board: One. UPDATE: A fellow pointed out to me in an email that others had located this same plane BUT that shadows make it appear to be a plane in flight vs. on the ground. Is that the most famous case in the Nevada Triangle? Steve Fossett. Search and rescue teams make their way to the site where Steve Fossett's plane was found as tests are underway on human remains found amid the wreckage. Bones confirm Steve Fossett death The adventurer was 63 when his plane disappeared in September 2007 DNA tests have confirmed two large bones found near the wreckage of a plane in California are those of US millionaire Steve Fossett, police say. A month ago, Steve Fossett took off in a plane in Nevada - and vanished THE SEARCH FOR STEVE FOSSETT. A small amount of human remains has been found in the wreckage of the plane that adventurer Steve Fossett was flying when he disappeared last year, a … Steve Fossett's Plane Found By Matt Phillips. By all accounts, he was a very experienced pilot and adventurer, one who should not have perished in a plane crash. James Stephen "Steve" Fossett (April 22, 1944 – c. September 3, 2007) was an American businessman and a record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer.