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Teen Fleeing Police in Mustang Crashes Into Parked Plane at Portsmouth Airport

A 17-year-old driver fleeing police crashed into a parked Pilatus PC-12 at an airport near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 29, 2026, according to Carscoops.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 6, 2026, 7:59 p.m. ETUpdated Sep 6, 2026, 9:16 p.m. ET
A 17-year-old driver fleeing police in a 2008 Ford Mustang crashed into a at an airport near , New Hampshire, on August 29, 2026, according to Carscoops. The incident occurred at when the Mustang crashed through a perimeter fence and crossed an aircraft parking apron before hitting a tractor and the aircraft, the outlet reported. The aircraft, operated by , was awaiting routine maintenance and suffered a collapsed left wing and landing gear. New Hampshire State Police charged the teen with DWI, aggravated DWI, reckless driving, and other offenses, Carscoops reported. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the incident has not been determined. The aircraft involved has not been identified. Registry records list as operating 26 aircraft, 23 of which match the reported type ().

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Terrain elevation
3 ft
Nearest aerodrome
6.9 miles SW of Norfolk International Airport (KORF/ORF)

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    Teen Fleeing Police in Mustang Crashes Into Parked Plane at Portsmouth Airport

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