Friday, September 04, 2026

Pilatus PC-12/47E NG, N653AF, accident occurred on August 30, 2026, at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM/KPSM), Portsmouth, New Hampshire

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N653AF

- History of Flight:
On August 30, 2026, at about 2000 local time, a Pilatus PC-12/47E NG, N653AF, sustained substantial damage when it was struck by a black 2008 Ford Mustang driven by a teen that was fleeing from police as it breeched the airport perimeter at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM/KPSM), Portsmouth, New Hampshire. There were no injuries.

"Police say a state trooper attempted to stop a black 2008 Ford Mustang on Durham Street at Pease International Tradeport near the airport in Portsmouth about 8:09 p.m. They were "searching for a vehicle related to reported crimes in other local jurisdictions," police said.

The Mustang driver, without lights on, attempted to flee, and crashed through a fence at the airport, crossing an aircraft parking apron, according to police. It then crashed into a Kubota tractor and a parked aircraft before coming to a stop. Troopers then took the driver into custody, police said.

The driver was charged with misdemeanor counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI, disobeying a police officer, conduct after an accident, and a violation-level offense of reckless driving, police said. His arraignment is scheduled Sept. 9 in Portsmouth District Court."

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