Because she was determined to fly along over sea trip, with limited fuel and negligible radio.
Amelia Bauerle died in 1916.
Amelia Reid died in 2001.
Amelia Trice died in 2011.
Amelia Villa died in 1942.
Amelia Long died in 1837.
Amelia Opie died in 1853.
Amelia Best died in 1979.
Amelia Jackson died in 1925.
Amelia Piccinini died in 1979.
Amelia Bagley died in 1956.
Amelia Edwards died in 1892.
He died long after Amelia disappeared.