NTSB released facts about the September 11 , 2007 , accident that killed adventurer . `` `` The pilot gave no indication that he planned to perform aerobatic maneuvers , and he was not wearing a parachute , which is required for aerobatics . Steve Irwin was first to circle the world solo in a balloon . DNA tests confirmed that skeletal remains were Fossett 's .
NTSB released facts about the September 11 , 2007 , accident that killed adventurer . Steve Irwin was first to circle the world solo in a balloon . DNA tests confirmed that skeletal remains were Fossett 's .