Authors Andrea Niapas and David Bowman present the untold story behind the death of aviatrix Helen Richey and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Richey was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. During her teens, Richey was one of the few girls in McKeesport who wore pants. She learned how to fly a plane at age 20. When she obtained her pilot's license, her father bought her a plane. In 1932 Richey, partnered with another female pilot, Frances Marsalis, set an endurance record by staying airborne for nearly 10 days, with midair refueling. In 1934 Richey won the premier air race at the first National Air Meet for women in Dayton, Ohio.