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TV meteorologist among 2 killed in Idaho plane crash
The plane clipped a power line before crashing on ice in the Payette River, killing both occupants, including meteorologist Roland Steadham, officials said.
- On Tuesday morning, a small plane crashed into the Payette River in Gem County, killing two men including Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham.
- Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft clipped a power line before crashing onto Payette River ice.
- At about 10:58 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the jet ski park turnout west of Montour following reports of a plane crash, the Gem County Sheriff's Office said.
- Family members said Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham was a devoted husband to Erin and father of their six children, often speaking proudly about his family.
- The Gem County Sheriff's Office said the incident remains under investigation, with information provided to media reporting from Los Angeles.
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NEWS HEADLINES: “Our Hearts Are Broken” – Plane Crash Results In Death Of “Beloved” Meteorologist * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
A beloved meteorologist died in a small plane crash in Idaho on Tuesday. CBS 2 Boise Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham, 67, was one of two individuals who passed away in the crash. “This morning, our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham. He loved the outdoors, weather, flying, and above all – his family. We’re thankful for all the time his family shared him with us and with you,” CBS 2 wrote on soc…
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