Bradford Brown obituary, death (1964-2023): A Life of Leadership, Innovation, and Adventure Cut Short in a Tragic Helicopter Crash on Ririe Reservoir, Remembering the 59-Year-Old CEO and Founder of ATL Technology, a Pillar of Utah’s Life Sciences Community
A devastating and tragic helicopter crash on the ice of Ririe Reservoir on Thursday evening has shaken the communities of Alpine, Utah, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, as 59-year-old Bradford Brown, a resident of Alpine, Utah, lost his life in the accident. The incident, which occurred around 4:40 p.m., has left the community reeling in shock, grief, and a desperate search for answers.
_A Life of Leadership and Innovation_
Bradford Brown was a 59-year-old man with a life marked by leadership, innovation, and adventure. He was the CEO and founder of ATL Technology, a medical device manufacturing company located in Springville, Utah. Brown was a pillar of Utah’s life sciences community, serving as a board member for BioUtah, the state’s trade association for life sciences. He was a remarkable leader in the industry, transforming ATL Technology into a global enterprise that manufactures devices for nine of the top ten device manufacturers worldwide.
_A Passion for Flying_
Brown was an avid pilot, with over 4,200 flight hours in both helicopters and airplanes. His online biography highlights his achievements as a private pilot, and local flight radar data indicates that the helicopter, a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, departed from Rexburg–Madison County Airport at approximately 4:16 p.m. on Thursday.
_A Tragic Helicopter Crash_
The incident that took Bradford Brown’s life occurred on Thursday evening, around 4:40 p.m., on the ice of Ririe Reservoir, roughly one mile east of the Ririe Dam. The helicopter crashed, and Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. One passenger was taken to East Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, though their identity and condition remain undisclosed.
_An Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Crash_
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reported that emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, utilizing snow machines from the Juniper Campground area near Meadow Creek Road. A downed power line was also found at the site. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the crash, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local authorities.
_A Community in Mourning_
The community of Alpine, Utah, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, is in mourning, following the tragic loss of Bradford Brown. He was a beloved member of his community, known for his leadership, his innovation, and his passion for flying. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
_A Message of Condolence and Support_
The community of Alpine, Utah, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, extends its deepest condolences to Bradford Brown’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. May they find comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone, and that the community is coming together to support them in their time of need.
_A Final Tribute to Bradford Brown_
As we say goodbye to Bradford Brown, we remember his life, his love, and his legacy. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to inspire us to live our lives with leadership, innovation, and adventure. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
