Autopsy The Last Hours of... Season 2 Episode 19 John Denver

John Denver, a legendary singer and songwriter, died in a tragic plane crash on October 12, 1997. In this episode of "Autopsy: The Last Hours of...", host Dr. Michael Hunter takes a closer look at the circumstances surrounding Denver's untimely death.

Through his investigations, Dr. Hunter uncovers new information about Denver's personal life and health leading up to the crash. He speaks with Denver's friends and family, as well as medical experts, in an attempt to piece together the events that led up to the fatal accident.

Denver had a history of alcohol abuse and had recently undergone alcohol treatment just months prior to the crash. Dr. Hunter analyzes Denver's autopsy report and toxicology results, which reveal that the singer did have alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. However, Dr. Hunter ultimately determines that alcohol was not the main factor leading to the crash.

Instead, he discovers that Denver was suffering from a serious medical condition at the time of his death - a faulty fuel gauge on his plane. Denver was the pilot of his own aircraft and was not able to accurately gauge how much fuel was left in the tank, resulting in him running out of fuel mid-flight and crashing into the Pacific Ocean.

Dr. Hunter concludes that Denver's death was a tragic accident caused by a combination of factors, including the faulty fuel gauge and Denver's lack of experience as a pilot. Despite Denver's alcohol use, Dr. Hunter determines that it did not play a significant role in the crash.

As the episode comes to a close, Dr. Hunter reflects on Denver's legacy as a musician and the impact he had on the industry during his lifetime. The episode concludes with Denver's loved ones sharing their memories of the beloved singer and songwriter.