The tragic death of the TV star shook the audience. Legendary meteorologist Roland Steadham (d. 67) died in a horrific crash after his plane caught a power line and crashed into a river. According to the information of the portal, the accident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 27 in Idaho, USA, also claimed a second victim, whose identity remains unknown for now.
The fateful flight did not last long, the plane disappeared from radars ten minutes after takeoff from Emmet Airport. Investigators have not yet officially confirmed whether Steadham himself was piloting the plane at the critical moment, or whether he was sitting in the passenger seat. While the authorities are working to clarify the exact causes of the accident, his family is experiencing the most difficult moments.
The recognized expert was not only a face from the screen, but also a passionate pilot with more than 3000 flight hours, for whom his greatest hobby became fatal. His predictions were followed by viewers across the states of Florida, Utah and Idaho for 35 years. He belonged to the top meteorologists mainly due to the fact that he was able to uniquely connect weather forecasting with aviation.
The television environment has lost one of its most distinctive faces. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham. Roland died Tuesday morning in a plane crash on the Payette River. He is survived by his wife Erin, six children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all of us,” his colleagues said on the social network. In the past, he also worked for well-known television stations in Miami and Salt Lake City.
