Yesterday, the NTSB has released its report on the crash of Steve Fossett on September 3 2007, near Mammoth Lakes. The Board determined downdrafts, that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane, as probable cause of the crash. Contributing to the accident were high density altitude, and mountainous terrain. Examination of the accident site revealed … Continue reading Fossett Crash – NTSB Report Released
Several sources are reporting that the wreckage of Steve Fossett’s plane has been found. A Sheriff told reporters at a news conference that they did locate an aircraft which is confirmed to be the one Steve Fossett was flying when he disappeared last year. The plane apparently crashed head-on into the side of a mountain. … Continue reading Steve Fossett Plane Found
A hiker in rugged eastern California may have stumbled upon belongings of Steve Fossett near Mammoth Lakes. An ID with the missing adventurer’s name and about $1000 in cash were found, but no wreckage was located. According to KNBC an official investigation is now been launched. The multimillionaire adventurer disappeared last September while flying a … Continue reading Possible Fossett items found in California
The search for Steve Fossett resumed today in a remote, wooded area of Nevada. The new search of a 10 member team is completely independent – Fossett’s widow is not involved in the latest search activities and she does not plan additional searching. The multimillionaire adventurer disappeared last September while flying a Bellanca Citabria Super … Continue reading New search for Steve Fossett started today
You can help finding Steve Fossett via Google Earth! The satellite images have been updated for the affected area since Steve Fossett disappeared. For further instructions and to ensure that you see the most recent image you need to visit http://www.mturk.com/mturk/preview?groupId=9TSZK4G35XEZJZG21T60&kw=Flash and download a special .kml file. It is highly recommended to turn OFF terrain … Continue reading Help finding Steve Fossett
Fossett’s single-engine vanished Monday as he was scouting dry lake beds in western Nevada, apparently to set a world land speed record. “Steve is a tough old boot. I suspect he is waiting by his plane right now for someone to pick him up,” said Sir Richard Branson, who has helped finance many of Fossett’s … Continue reading Steve Fossett Missing
