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Steve Fossett Declared Dead

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the rest-in-peace dept.

Parallax Blue writes "Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, who risked his life seeking to set records in high-tech balloons, gliders and jets, was declared dead Friday, 5 months after he vanished while flying in an ordinary small plane. The self-made business tycoon, who in 2002 became the first person to circle the world solo in a balloon, was last seen Sept. 3 after taking off in a single-engine plane from an airstrip near Yerington, Nev., heading toward Bishop, Calif. He was 63."

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  1. Re:OK That's it by bvimo · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It reminded me that some people have different opinions.

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  2. Parachute? by blankoboy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    With all those billions you'd think he would have atleast one on every plane he flew. Backup plan man, where was it?