BREAKING NEWS UPDATE 6 : Authorities identify three of four who died in Summerville plane crash

*4:30 pm update*

Authorities on Wednesday identified three of the four people killed in a plane crash near the Summerville Airport at Jedburg.

They are the pilot, Peter Radding of North Charleston, Edwin Steeble of Summerville and James Randolf Hargenradar of Summerville. 

The fourth victim’s name was not released pending notification of next of kin.

Authorities said they were on their way to Fort Pierce, Florida, and then to a hamm radio convention in the Bahamas.

*1:30 pm update*

Here’s the latest information from News 2’s Raymond Owens, who’s on the scene of the plane crash at Summerville Airport that killed four people.

The Piper Twin Engine plane crashed in the woods near the end of the runway at the airport in Jedburg.

The plane veered to the left side once it took off from runway 2-4. 

Officials say you can see crash marks high in the trees, leading them to believe the plane crashed down into the woods near the runway. 

The crash site is in the woods. Four people were killed in the accident.

Large trucks full of rock have been driving back to the site to dump the rock, allowing a make-shift road to be built back to the crash site. 

FAA officials are on scene investigating, as well as sheriff’s officials from Dorchester County.

*12 noon update*

News 2 has confirmed the name of the pilot, Peter Radding of North Charleston. 

Radding was well known for flying mercy missions.

He received the highest alumni honor from his alma mater, Clarkson University in Vermont.

Here’s what the University says about Radding on its web site.

“Pete enjoys a passion for aviation, and in 1995 was recognized by the State of Delaware House of Representatives for his ‘outstanding service to his fellow man by using his aircraft for the purpose of mercy.‘ He donates his time and use of his plane to transport critically ill people to medical centers where they can receive organ transplants and other special treatments. Pete also donates ground instruction and flight time to the Young Eagle’s program, which was developed by Chuck Yeager, and is intended to inspire young people’s interest in aviation.“

*Previous story*

A small plane crashed at the Summerville Airport on Wednesday, killing 4 people.

Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the twin-engine Piper PA-23 crashed shortly after departure around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday near the Summerville airport at Jedburg.

Bergen says there was four people on board and local authorities confirmed all on board were killed.   

She said the flight plan indicated the aircraft was headed to Fort Pierce, Florida.  A call to the Dorchester County coroner’s office was not immediately returned.

The Piper PA-23 was registered to Peter Radding of North Charleston who is a board member of Mercy Flight Southeast. The group provides free flights “for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs.“

A News 2 crew is on the scene.

Check back frequently for updates.