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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Harrisburg-City Airport (N5869C)

Harrisburg-Capital City, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 12, 1967, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N5869C) operated by Reading Aviation Service was involved in an aviation accident near Harrisburg-Capital City, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot who descended below the published landing minimums. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area near Harrisburg-City Airport after descending below landing minimums in foggy conditions, injuring the pilot and destroying the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Conditions An approach to Harrisburg-City Airport was conducted in poor visibility caused by foggy conditions. During the final approach, the twin-engine aircraft was too low and struck tree tops before crashing into a wooded area. ## Outcome and Findings The pilot was injured in the accident, and the aircraft was destroyed. The official investigation determined that the probable cause was improper IFR operation by the pilot, who descended below the published landing minimums. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 1967 Beechcraft D18 accident near Harrisburg-Capital City, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area near Harrisburg-City Airport after descending below landing minimums in foggy conditions, injuring the pilot and destroying the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 1967 Beechcraft D18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 1967 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration N5869C, operated by Reading Aviation Service, at Harrisburg-Capital City, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot who descended below the published landing minimums.

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