The US Civil Air Patrol had been searching for Fossett for nearly a year . The 63-year - old record - breaker was last seen July 3 . CAP called search ` ` one of the largest , most intensive searches '' in history . His adventures are many and his accomplishments profound . He was first to fly around the globe in a balloon , among other feats .
The US Civil Air Patrol had been searching for Fossett for nearly a year . The 63-year - old record - breaker was last seen July 3 . CAP called search ` ` one of the largest , most intensive searches '' in history . He was first to fly around the globe in a balloon , among other feats .