What Happened
High-Speed Chase Ends in Significant Aircraft Damage
A high-speed police chase ended in a crash at Portsmouth International Airport, where a 17-year-old driver slammed into a parked PlaneSense Pilatus PC-12, causing significant damage. The incident occurred on August 29, 2026, after the driver fled from a New Hampshire State Police trooper. The PC-12, which was awaiting routine maintenance, suffered a severed left wing and collapsed landing gear. PlaneSense confirmed that no employees were injured and its flight operations were not affected. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.