Beloved CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham died in a plane crash on Tuesday in Idaho. The aircraft, which he was aboard along with another passenger, crashed into the Payette River near Emmett after hitting a power line, according to investigators. The crash resulted in the deaths of both men and caused a large-scale power outage affecting over 5,300 customers in Gem County, including areas like Horseshoe Bend, Crouch, and Placerville. First responders confirmed the plane struck a power line before crashing onto the icy river, leading to the outage. The Gem County Sheriff's Office and Fire & EMS are investigating the incident. Steadham was a respected meteorologist known for his work in Idaho for over a decade, as well as his love for flying and his family. His death has deeply saddened the community, where he was admired for his weather expertise and community involvement. The other victim has not yet been identified. Power has been restored to all affected areas, and schools in Horseshoe Bend canceled classes due to the outage. The community mourns the loss of a beloved meteorologist and pilot.