Steve Fossett missing since September solo flight over Nevada mountains . The plane was carrying a pilot and two passengers when it went down in the remote wilderness of Big Horn Mountains near Tahoe. Plane not found after month of searching . ( CNN ) -- Experienced aviator would have signaled rescuers if alive , sheriff says .
Steve Fossett missing since September solo flight over Nevada mountains . The plane was carrying a pilot and two passengers when it went down in the remote wilderness of Big Horn Mountains near Tahoe. Plane not found after month of searching . Experienced aviator would have signaled rescuers if alive , sheriff says .