An extinct airline that sPANned the AMericas and elsewhere, who shall remain nameless...(ahem)...mistook South Caicos instead of the intended airport, Grand Turk (Capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands) on their runs from Miami a number of times. Imagine the red-faces up front on the short, but no-doubt silent, flight across the remaining 20 miles after putting the coals on once they (or Grand Turk tower) realized the boo-boo, thankfully never with any harm to anyone but lost pride.
F/O: "Landing Checks Complete"
Cap'n: "Hoss, I sure do love these little islands and these lovely VFR flights!"
F/O: "Gee the DME says 20, skip...."
F/O: "Minimums"
Cap'n: "Landing"
Twr: "HEY 'PA' PULL UP! Your're 20 miles WEST of Grand Turk!!"
"ROAAAaaaAARRR"
It happens. Has done and will do again. CHECK CHECK and RECHECK!
C.O.
