What was Fossett looking for that prompted his fateful flight?
A lost city
A world record
Dry lake beds
New flight routes
Answer
The dry lake beds of California's Death Valley were the target of famed adventurer Steve Fossett's final flight. Fossett was searching for a suitable location to attempt a world record-breaking land speed record attempt.
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