NEW PICTURE: Mercy mission pilot dies in Summerville plane crash

Peter Radding of North Charleston was well known for using his aviation skills to help others.  Sadly, on Wednesday, he and three others died in a plane crash at Summerville Airport in Jedburg.
He was a board member of Mercy Flight Southeast. The group provides free flights “for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs.“

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.“