3:56 pm Update:
Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein says the team is safe.
John Beilein tells me that no one was injured seriously in the plane accident, but a few people are banged up. "All is OK," Beilein says.
— Brendan F. Quinn (@BFQuinn) March 8, 2017
3:43 pm Update:
The University of Michigan is confirming the flight that went off the runway was carrying the men's basketball team.
The released the following statement:
The Michigan men's basketball team plane was involved in an accident Wednesday afternoon. After attempting to take off in high winds, takeoff was aborted and, after strong braking, the plane slide off runway. The plane sustained extensive damage but everyone on board was safely evacuated and is safe. The team is making alternate travel plans.
3:30 pm
The FAA says Willow Run Airport is closed due to an incident involving an aircraft.
Officials have not yet commented on the nature of the incident.
However, 7 Action News is being told that an aircraft may have gone off a runway. That information has not yet been confirmed.
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
