2 dead after plane strikes power line, crashes into Columbi…

Aircraft Pasco Washington in Pasco, Washington: An airplane crashed into the Columbia River near the Cable Bridge in Pasco on Wednesday afternoon after reportedly striking a power line, leaving two men dead and sparking widespread power outages and a brush fire. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to Pasco Police. The downed power line cut electricity to area residences, businesses, and traffic control devices, and ignited a fire in an open field adjacent to Riverview Park. A massive multi-agency response followed, with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office assuming leadership of the investigation.