The Nevada Civil Air Patrol had been looking for Fossett for nearly a month . The 63-year-old record-breaker was last seen September 3 . Hide Caption 2 of 7 Fossett was first to fly around the globe in a balloon , among other feats .
The Nevada Civil Air Patrol had been looking for Fossett for nearly a month . The 63-year-old record-breaker was last seen September 3 . CAP called search `` one of the largest , most intensive searches '' in history . Fossett was first to fly around the globe in a balloon , among other feats .