Black Hawk Down
I posted in 2 places because here I expected Muscat interested comments only, while I also wanted to hear from any pilots who might have experienced the ATC blackout too.
I don't really understand your comment, although it comes across as very defensive and supports the rumour that there is a cover up going on.
If the system was brought down by, say, a lightening strike, I could understand. But when it's brought down by incompetence and poor systems and procedures, I think it should be treated seriously. Having no radar at all for 30 min and basic radar blips only for 2 hrs must be a significant danger to the flights.
That it happened is history. It's not about blame, but making sure it doesn't happen again and ensuring everyone learns. A 's**t happens' attitude (which is what I interpret from your comment) is not what I expect from an ATC.