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The Michigan basketball team's plane aborted takeoff due to heavy winds on Wednesday, then skidded off the runway. The accident caused significant damage to the plane, but fortunately everyone on board was evacuated safely.
March 8, 2017The Michigan basketball team’s plane aborted takeoff due to heavy winds on Wednesday, then skidded off the runway. The accident caused significant damage to the plane, but fortunately everyone on board was evacuated safely.
The Wolverines were traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Big Ten tournament. Team manager Tyler Davis posted a video of the aftermath on Twitter.
Scariest moment of my life but we're all good. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/3GGd2Rw5no
— Tyler Davis (@tylerjdavis2) March 8, 2017
Michigan’s play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard also posted a photo following the accident.
Scary attempt to get to DC but everyone is alright pic.twitter.com/gC4nJBxUDw
— Matt Shepard (@ShepMatt) March 8, 2017