A scary situation involving the Michigan men's basketball team emerged on Wednesday, as the team's plane skidded off the runway during an aborted takeoff attempt.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the team's plane was attempting to take off, but had to abort after high winds wouldn't allow the plane to get up in time. The plane then slid off the runway, reportedly taking extensive damage.
Scariest moment of my life but we're all good. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/3GGd2Rw5no
— Tyler Davis (@tylerjdavis2) March 8, 2017
The Michigan basketball team is ok after being involved in a plane accident today. https://t.co/uTh1Sm4NMl pic.twitter.com/4wuzXGNHrv
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) March 8, 2017
No injuries were reported with the incident. Michigan has since released a statement.
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
The Michigan basketball team was on their way to the Big Ten championship tournament, which is being held this year in Washington, D.C. The school is in the process of making alternate travel plans for the team and the crew traveling with them.
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