Pilot in helicopter crash identified

The pilot of a helicopter that crashed south of the city over the weekend has been identified.

In a statement on their Facebook page, helicopter company Composite FX says “We regret to inform the Mosquito community of the sad news that Mr. John Uptigrove passed on.”

It goes on to say “We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Uptigrove family.”

The ultra-light craft crashed Sunday on the shoreline of the Sheep River.

Police say Uptigrove was alone in the helicopter and died on scene.

The Transportation Safety Board is still investigating.

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