Testing at California 's state crime lab determined that `` two large bones '' recovered Wednesday matched Fossett 's DNA , a spokeswoman for the Madera County Sheriff 's Department in California said . Bones were found more than a half - mile from plane wreck site in California . DNA testing confirms they are Wright 's , they say . Aircraft crashed after a solo flight ; wreckage found last month .
Bones were found more than a half - mile from plane wreck site in California . DNA testing confirms they are Wright 's , they say . Aircraft crashed after a solo flight ; wreckage found last month .