Airline Stories 3

Who says pilots and controllers have no sense of humor? Following are accounts of actual exchanges between airline and control towers from around the world.

A DC-10 had an exceedingly long roll out after landing with his approach speed just a little too high.

San Jose Tower: "American 751 heavy, turn right at the end, if able. If not able, take the Guadeloupe exit off of Highway 101 and make a right at the light to return to the airport.