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• On October 30, 2008, bones and a drivers license were found near a site where the wrecked plane of Steve Fossett was found.CNN: ones, ID found near Fossett crash site (October 31, 2008) The remains, which were found about a half a mile from the crash site, were confirmed as those of Fossett in November, 2008.Welt: Steve Fossett remains confirm his death (November 4, 2008) Fossett's crash site was discovered on October 2, 2008, but remains were found a mile and a half from the site itself.Breaking News: NTSB: Remains found at Steve Fossett wreckage site(October 2, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Driver's license found on October 30, 2008 belonged to FossettCNN: ones, ID found near Fossett crash site (October 31, 2008)
  2. Two bones, pair of shoes also foundCNN: ones, ID found near Fossett crash site (October 31, 2008)
  3. Remains found amid wreckage of Fossett's plane and half a mile awayPE.com: Remains found at Steve Fossett wreckage site(October 2, 2008) CNN: ones, ID found near Fossett crash site (October 31, 2008)
  4. According to reports, "very little" of the remains were present at the crash sitePE.com: Remains found at Steve Fossett wreckage site(October 2, 2008)
  5. DNA tests conducted on remains concluded they were Fosset'sWelt: Steve Fossett remains confirm his death (November 4, 2008)
  6. Searchers not surprised by the small amount of remains given the time since the crashPE.com: Remains found at Steve Fossett wreckage site(October 2, 2008)
  7. Plane debris area measured 400 feet by 150 feetInside Bay Area: Searchers find human remains at Fossett crash site (October 2, 2008)
  8. Coyotes and other wildlife in the areaInside Bay Area: Searchers find human remains at Fossett crash site (October 2, 2008)

• ID and Clothing Found

  Hikers found ID and a sweatshirt possibly belonging to Fossett on October 1, 2008, in a remote area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. No sign of Fossett's remains or a crash site was apparent at that time, but were found about a mile and a half away.CNN: Apparent Steve Fossett belongings found(October 1, 2008) Welt: Steve Fossett remains confirm his death (November 4, 2008)

• Steve Fossett Facts

  1. Born: April 22, 1944
  2. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club
  3. President of the National Eagle Scout Association
  4. February 11, 2006: Set world record for "distance without landing"
  5. Spouse: Peggy Fossett
  6. Went missing: September 3, 2007CNN.com: Search Called Off For Adventurous Aviator Steve Fossett
  7. Declared dead: February 15, 2008
  8. Items of Steve Fossett's found in California desert in late September 2008Los Angeles Times: Steve Fossett's ID Papers Reported Found (October 1, 2008)
  9. Fossett's plane wreckage discovered October 2Washington Post: Crews Find Plane Believed to Be Fossett's(October 2, 2008)
  10. Remains of Fosset's body were found near the plane later the same dayBay News 9: Remains found at Steve Fossett wreckage site (October 2, 2008) Welt: Steve Fossett remains confirm his death (November 4, 2008)

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