John Denver didn't just make 1 mistake that led to his death in 1997. He made two or three that compounded quickly. Each one was so simple, yet so stubborn.

During this episode of Secret History of Country Music, host Billy Dukes (2:35) looks at John Denver's legacy before turning to his death and (3:25) how it was covered at the time. Was alcohol a factor? (6:30) The final investigation was definitive. Then, (8:35) Adison Haager joins for a deeper Q&A.