Teen fleeing police badly damages PlaneSense PC-12 in airport crash

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, a seventeen-year-old male was involved in a serious aviation incident at Portsmouth International Airport (PSM). The individual was reportedly fleeing law enforcement officials when he drove the PlaneSense PC-12 through a perimeter fence. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft sustained significant damage following the impact with the fencing structure. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene immediately after the crash occurred. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this event and gathering information regarding the suspect’s actions.