Ameliapedia
The Ameliapedia is a Wikipedia-style on line encyclopedia of information pertaining to TIGHAR’s investigation of the 1937 disappearance Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. It is designed to provide easy access to reliable information about one of the 20th century’s greatest mysteries.
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What really happened to Amelia Earhart?
- TIGHAR thinks Earhart and Noonan may have landed on the reef that surrounds Gardner Island/Nikumaroro. Here is a complete overview of the Niku Hypothesis.
What has TIGHAR found?
- TIGHAR's findings are summarized in Research Bulletins, Technical Papers, and articles from TIGHAR Tracks.
What went wrong?
- Communications broke down between the plane and the Coast Guard ship waiting for Earhart and Noonon at Howland Island.
Was Amelia Earhart a good pilot?
- Some details about her career may help you make up your own mind.
Can the mystery ever be solved?
The editors of the Ameliapedia are members of TIGHAR’s Earhart Project Advisory Council. We make every effort to assure that the facts presented are accurate and documented. If you find information in the Ameliapedia that you believe is incorrect please email us at ??? and let us know. We’ll fix it if it’s wrong or tell you why it’s right.
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