Aircraft N725LL Makes Round Trip Near Harrisburg After Apparent Intermediate Stop

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows aircraft N725LL departed heading east at roughly 75 degrees near Harrisburg International Airport (KMDT) at 11:32 a.m. local time, climbing to a cruise altitude of approximately 2,516 feet MSL. The flight proceeded eastward at ground speeds reaching 140 knots before beginning a descent near Reading Regional Carl A. Spaatz Field (KRDG), where the track shows the aircraft reaching a low of 616 feet and slowing to 59 knots at about 11:47 a.m. local time, consistent with a landing or low approach.

After a ground stop of roughly 24 minutes, the recorded track resumes at 12:11 p.m. local time with the aircraft climbing westbound on a heading of approximately 258 to 260 degrees, again reaching 2,516 feet MSL and ground speeds near 168 knots. The return leg mirrored the outbound track in altitude and duration, with the aircraft maintaining cruise level for an extended period before initiating a descent. In the final minute of the recorded track, the descent rate steepened markedly, reaching peaks above 1,800 feet per minute, with the track ending at 12:22 p.m. local time at 1,168 feet MSL and 143 knots, consistent with an approach back toward the Harrisburg area. According to PennLive.com, a physician associated with Hershey was killed in a plane crash in the region.

The full recorded track of N725LL, covering approximately 51 minutes of flight, is available for replay on SkyMeter.