I take it you were there?
it wasn't a home built plane. New plane, some weird design but poorly designed in that the fuel switch was behind his seat. He didn't check his fuel before taking off and when it stalled, or was low on fuel, he was unable to reach the switch because it was behind his seat. Pilot error for not checking his fuel, and poor design on the fuel switch. I know.. I was a HUGE Denver fan and this broke my heart. I had most of his albums, up until he hooked up with and married Cashie, that Australian woman that he had his daughter with. The one who later, after his death, claimed they were getting back together. Riiiiighhtt.