Memorial Page for Steve Fossett

Apr 22, 1944 – Sep 3, 2007(63 years)Died in:Sierra Nevada, California

American businessman, record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer

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Birthplace

Jackson, Madison County

Place of Death

Sierra Nevada, California

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

aviation accident

Occupation(9)

explorerfinancierballoonistaircraft pilotracing automobile driverbusinesspersonsailormountaineeradventurer

Awards(3)

FAI Gold Air MedalNational Aviation Hall of FameFellow of the Royal Geographical Society

Education(4)

National University of San MarcosStanford UniversityGarden Grove High SchoolOlin Business School

Steve Fossett (* April 22, 1944 in Jackson; † September 3, 2007 in Sierra Nevada) was an american businessman, record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer. He was 63 years old. His education included National University of San Marcos, Stanford University, Garden Grove High School and Olin Business School. His awards include FAI Gold Air Medal, National Aviation Hall of Fame and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. His cause of death was aviation accident.

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Born in Jackson, Madison County

1944

National Aviation Hall of Fame

2007

Died in Sierra Nevada, California (aviation accident)

2007

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Steve Fossett. Forever remembered.