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Adventurer Steve Fossett (L) receives an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from chancellor Mark Wrighton at commencement ceremonies at Washington University in St. Louis on May 19, 2006. Fossett received a masters degree in business administration in 1968 from the University. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)

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NTSB says downdraft doomed Fossett flight
Federal investigators say they believe adventurer Steve Fossett encountered a downdraft over California that was too much for his small plane to handle.
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If it wasn't for Preston, I think we would have had no chance of ever finding Steve
Hiker who found Fossett items thanked
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As anyone can imagine, this is a difficult day for our family
Wife asks to declare Steve Fossett dead
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The next launch attempt will be made on the morning of Wednesday the 8th, at between 06:41 and 07:06 local time (11:41 to 12:06 UTC)
Fuel leak delays distance flight attempt
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As you can imagine, we are all terribly excited but emotionally drained
Fossett sails world in record time
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We're looking for a fast jet stream over Australia, but low ground winds at the same time
Fossett ready for 6th solo balloon trip
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A members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again for four days, stranding hundreds of Palestinian travellers, As Tunnels between Egypt and Gaza closed and border was declared as military zone. Palestinian security forces patrol around the border, witnesses said. UPI/Ismael Mohamad