What was John Denver last words?
John Denver born on December 31,1943, the sincere “country boy,” died after an experimental jet he had just bought crashed into Monterey Bay during a test flight. Denver rose to stardom in the 1970s with bright, folksy, just-this-side-of-corny songs like “Rocky Mountain High.” He was 53. On Sunday afternoon, Denver’s home-built, two-seat Long-EZ plane crashed into a marine…
John Denver born on December 31,1943, the sincere “country boy,” died after an experimental jet he had just bought crashed into Monterey Bay during a test flight.
Denver rose to stardom in the 1970s with bright, folksy, just-this-side-of-corny songs like “Rocky Mountain High.” He was 53.
On Sunday afternoon, Denver’s home-built, two-seat Long-EZ plane crashed into a marine preserve that was teeming with seals and sea otters.
Before getting approval from the Monterey Airport to take the plane for a test spin along the coast, veteran pilot Denver had practiced three touch-and-go landings, in which he swooped down to the runway and then pulled back up.
What was John Denver last words?
According to National Transportation Safety Board investigator George Petterson, his last words were, “Do you have it now?” Denver’s signal disappeared shortly after attempts to radio him failed, according to FBI investigators.
Without notice, Denver’s Long-EZ sailed into the Pacific Ocean off Pacific Grove, not far from Lovers Point.
