Fossett was scouting locales for land speed record attempt , official says . The Civil Air Patrol has 10 aircraft that will be searching until dusk for Fossett , who has been missing since Monday afternoon , she said . and combing rugged terrain in western Nevada for Fossett and his plane . Fossett made first solo , nonstop , non - refueled air trip around the world . The year - old also made first solo balloon flight around the world .
Fossett was scouting locales for land speed record attempt , official says . and combing rugged terrain in western Nevada for Fossett and his plane . Fossett made first solo , nonstop , non - refueled air trip around the world . The year - old also made first solo balloon flight around the world .