Michigan Basketball Team Plane Slid Off Runway After Failed Take Off, Everyone is Safe
By Kyle Koster
The plane carrying Michigan’s basketball team to the Big Ten Tournament in Washington, DC was involved in an accident Wednesday afternoon, the university announced in a statement. High winds caused the takeoff to be aborted and the plane slid off the runway after braking violently.
All aboard were safely evacuated and there were no injuries.
Scariest moment of my life but we're all good. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/3GGd2Rw5no
— Tyler Davis (@tylerjdavis2) March 8, 2017
Scary attempt to get to DC but everyone is alright pic.twitter.com/gC4nJBxUDw
— Matt Shepard (@ShepMatt) March 8, 2017
The Wolverines, who play Illinois at noon on Thursday, are calling an audible on their travel plans.
Michigan coach John Beilein texted saying, "All OK! A few guys a little banged up and shook up Blessed we did not get up in the air." https://t.co/8rE4pZUF9E
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) March 8, 2017