An Airplane Enthusiast
Aspen was then to hold a memorial service. The news of John Denver’s death broke the hearts of many people across the country. “His soaring music evoked the grandeur of our landscape and the simple warmth of human love,” President Clinton said in a statement. According to Paul Shefrin, a spokesman for Denver’s city, the singer has been flying for over 20 years and owns a LearJet in addition to the Long-EZ. Denver had another plane – a two-seater Christen Eagle with high performance. It was parked in the Monterey airport’s hangar.
An Airplane Enthusiast
Under the Influence
Denver was clearly a fan, but his piloting license was in jeopardy due to his DUI history. Of course, he was not legally permitted to fly. Despite his record, autopsy reports indicated that he had not been drinking on the day of the crash. Even though he was sober at the time, theories about the flight’s purpose circulated. The widely held belief is that Denver deliberately crashed the plane. Why? He was severely depressed, according to the story, and was looking for the right way to call it a day.
Under The Influence