Calif., following an encounter with downdrafts. Officials say the downdrafts exceeded the ability of his Bellanca 8KCAB-180 to recover through climbing.
Fossett disappeared in September 2007 after taking off from a Nevada ranch owned by hotel magnate Barron Hilton for what was supposed to be a short pleasure flight.
Fossett gained worldwide fame for setting records in high-tech balloons, gliders, jets and boats. He was the first person to circle the world solo in a balloon.
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