Plane with Michigan basketball team aboard slides off the runway, all passengers unharmed
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team was involved in a plane accident on Wednesday afternoon while attempting to travel to Washington, D.C., Sports Information Director Tom Wywrot said in an email.
“After attempting to take off in high winds, takeoff was aborted and, after strong braking, the plane slid off the runway,” the email said.
Scariest moment of my life but we’re all good. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/3GGd2Rw5no
— Tyler Davis (@tylerjdavis2) March 8, 2017
Wywrot said that the plane sustained serious damage but everyone onboard was unharmed and able to evacuate safely.
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Michigan is making alternate travel plans.
Our team and everyone in our travel party is safe. Update on today’s travel accident.
Thanks for your well wishes! #GoBlue 〽 pic.twitter.com/CJfrr5ONEJ
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) 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 are set to take on Illinois on Thursday at the Verizon Center in D.C.
