Utah CEO killed in helicopter crash in Idaho

The Brief

• A helicopter crashed on ice at Ririe Reservoir, killing one occupant and injuring another.

• The deceased was Bradford Brown, CEO of ATL Technology, a Utah-based medical device company.

• The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.

ALPINE, Utah – The CEO of a Utah-based company was killed in a helicopter crash, according to authorities and local reports.

What we know

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho said multiple first responders were sent to a helicopter crash on ice on February 20 at Ririe Reservoir.

There were two occupants inside the helicopter.

Investigators said one occupant was found deceased, and the second occupant was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies also located a downed power line in the area of the crash.

What we don’t know

The cause of the crash has not been determined.

Dig deeper

According to East Idaho News, the deceased occupant was Bradford Brown, the CEO and founder of ATL Technology in Springville, Utah. The company specializes in manufacturing medical devices.

What’s next

Investigators said the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.

The Source

The information in this story comes from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, which provided details about the crash and emergency response, and East Idaho News, which identified the deceased as Bradford Brown, CEO of ATL Technology. Authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, were cited as investigating the incident, while the presence of a downed power line was noted by deputies at the scene. This story was reported from Los Angeles.