
REDDING, Calif — Friends of the victim confirmed that Redding businessman, Mike Garrett, was one of the people killed in the plane crash that happened Thursday morning near the Benton Airpark.
Mike Garrett was a well-known member of Redding's business community and friends who spent time flying with him say he was an incredible person who had a big impact on the close-knit flying community.
Garrett was passionate about flying and it was a passion he shared with his pilot friends like Ron Lim of Redding
"[The] greatest person. Everybody loved Mike. There are so many friends and family here [in Redding] and at their house and a lot of support. And yeah... he's just a great guy. It's sad," Lim said. "He flew with me and loved it and went on to his license."
Lim described Garrett as a much-loved friend, father, and husband.
Garrett was the owner of Heavenly Donuts in Redding.
One other person in the plane died and two people were taken to the hospital.