Utah CEO Bradford Brown killed in Idaho helicopter crash

Bradford Brown, the 59-year-old CEO and founder of ATL Technology in Springville, Utah, died in a helicopter crash at the Ririe Reservoir in Idaho. Brown, a skilled pilot with over 4,200 flight hours, was the pilot of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter that crashed shortly after taking off from Rexburg–Madison County Airport. Another passenger survived and was taken to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, though their identity remains undisclosed. Brown was a prominent figure in the medical device industry, serving as a board member of BioUtah and CEO of ATL Technology, which manufactures devices for major manufacturers worldwide. The crash, which occurred on February 20, is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB. Brown is survived by his family, and his loss is deeply felt in the Utah life sciences community.