May 09, 2006 20:25
Dallas ATC: "Tower to Saudi Air 911...you are cleared to land eastbound on Runway 9R."
Saudi Air: "Thank you, Dallas ATC. Acknowledge cleared to land on infidel's Runway 9R. Allah be praised!!"
Dallas ATC: "Tower to Iran Air 711...you are cleared to land westbound on runway 9R."
Iran Air: "Thank you Dallas ATC. We are cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R. Allah is Great !!"
Pause...followed by much static...
Saudi Air: "DALLAS ATC! DALLAS ATC!!"
Dallas ATC: "Go ahead Saudi Air 911"
Saudi Air: "YOU HAVE CLEARED OUR AIRCRAFT AND IRAN'S FOR SAME RUNWAY GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS!!! WE ARE ON COLLISION COURSE!!! INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE!!!
Dallas ATC: "Well bless your hearts. Y'all be careful now and tell Allah 'hey' for
us -- ya hear?"
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