A helicopter crash in British Columbia on Saturday claimed the life of Selah, WA-based Monson Fruit Company President Michael Monson.
According to Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 48-year-old Monson was on a helicopter fishing trip in the Cambell River area when the helicopter clipped a tree and crashed, as reported by KIT Fox News Radio.
The crash happened near Bute Inlet, northeast of Cambell River. Five others survived the crash and 1 remains in a Canadian hospital today.
Officials with the helicopter company say they learned of the crash Saturday night after the helicopter’s tracker machine stopped working.Monson Fruit Company grows, packs, and ships apples and cherries.
Mr. Monson was born in Provo, UT and is survived family members including his wife, Julie Monson; sons Jack and Marcus Monson; and daughter Katelyn Monson.
Our deepest condolences go out to Michael’s friends and family.
