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Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Accident

by Brian Beeler

Micron has released a statement indicating their Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton has been killed in a small aircraft accident. Reports indicate he was in an experimental single engine Lancair aircraft that crashed at the Boise airport around 9am MST this morning.


Micron has released a statement indicating their Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton has been killed in a small aircraft accident. Reports indicate he was in an experimental single engine Lancair aircraft that crashed at the Boise airport around 9am MST this morning. 

"Our hearts go out to his wife, Dalynn, his children and his family during this tragic time," the company said. "Steve’s passion and energy left an indelible mark on Micron, the Idaho community and the technology industry at large."

Micron is expected to release additional details later today.