Portsmouth, N.H. – On Saturday night after 8 p.m., a police pursuit ended in a dramatic breach of Portsmouth International Airport’s perimeter. State troopers were attempting to stop a black 2008 Ford Mustang on Durham Street when the driver, identified as 17‑year‑old Wyatt Seely of Rochester, fled the scene.
Crash through the fence
According to the New Hampshire State Police (NHSP), the Mustang was traveling without its lights on when it plowed through the airport’s fence and careened across the aircraft parking apron. The vehicle struck a Kubota tractor and a small, unoccupied plane before coming to a stop.
Arrest and charges
Seely was taken into custody by state troopers and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. He was found intoxicated at the scene. No other individuals were injured in the incident.
The teenager now faces misdemeanor counts of driving while intoxicated (DWI), aggravated DWI, disobeying a police officer, conduct after an accident, and a violation‑level reckless‑driving charge. He is scheduled to appear in Portsmouth District Court on September 9, 2026.
Agency response
Portsmouth Police and Fire, the Newington Police Department, and Pease Fire and Emergency Services assisted during the emergency response. NHSP posted details of the incident on its official X account, emphasizing that the airport’s operations were not disrupted and that the aircraft involved was stationary and unoccupied.
Community impact
While the crash caused temporary alarm, the swift coordination among local law‑enforcement and emergency agencies prevented any injuries and allowed the airport to resume normal activity shortly after the incident. Residents expressed relief that the situation was contained without harm to passengers or airport staff.
Authorities reminded drivers that fleeing police and operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangers public safety and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The incident underscores the importance of vigilant policing and community cooperation in keeping New Hampshire’s transportation hubs safe.
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