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The Truth About John Denver's Aviation Skills

Official reports said the accident happened most likely due to inadequate pre-flight planning, including not refueling the plane before the flight. When Denver tried to switch fuel tanks, his attention was "diverted," according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Since the fuel selector valve was located behind his left shoulder, he turned in his seat and "likely caused him to inadvertently apply the right rudder, resulting in loss of aircraft control."

After Denver's crash, NTSB proposed recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration for pilots who operate experimental aircraft, including a training program, and several amendments to the FAA Order to ensure proper labeling on cockpit instruments, better placement of essential systems controls, and annual inspections for such aircraft.

Denver, known for his folksy hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Thank God, I'm a Country Boy," won many music awards, including several Country Music Association and American Music Awards titles, and two Grammys. "Denver never let limitations stop him, both in his life and his music," said Wide Open Country, summing up the man and his legacy. 

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Reinaldo Massengill

Update: 2024-05-04