Driver Crashes Through Pease Airport Fence Into Small Plane; Suspect Detained

Overview

• Police say a driver fleeing law enforcement breached perimeter fencing at Portsmouth International Airport (Pease) and struck a small, stationary plane that was unoccupied at the time.
• New Hampshire State Police confirmed the suspect was taken into custody at the scene and has not released the person’s identity or condition.
• Airport management told reporters the single-engine aircraft suffered extensive damage but the airport remained open and no safety threat was reported.
• Officials have not provided where the pursuit began, what prompted the driver to flee, how long the chase lasted, or whether anyone was injured or flights were affected.
• Investigators from local police and state authorities will assess property damage, potential criminal charges and any regulatory or safety steps the airport and federal agencies may require.