John Denver Plane Crash: How 1 Stubborn Mistake Led To Tragedy

John Denver died when his plane crashed on Oct. 12, 1997. This episode shows how it all could have been avoided.

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News of John Denver’s plane crash and death made national headlines in 1997. Denver was a huge star — imagine if Shania Twain died today.

During this episode of the Secret History of Country Music, Billy Dukes and Adison Haager explore what really happened, relying on news of the investigation that followed.

0:00 The Secret History of John Denver’s death
1:00 Is John Denver Hall of Fame Worthy?
1:35 John Denver was so much bigger than we remember
2:18 How the news reported on John Denver’s death
3:10 The truth about John Denver’s battle with alcohol
5:40 What caused John Denver’s plane crash
7:34 Q&A about John Denver and his death

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