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Old May 12, 2009 | 12:35 am
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Originally Posted by sbm12
An AA flight to MIA switched to the wrong frequency on Monday, causing a hijacking-response plan to kick into gear as AA 535 was en route from SJU to MIA.

http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05...from-airliner/

Good times!
They send 2 fighter jets and fire-rescue units to clean up the mess the fighters will make. After all, the fighters aren't there to ensure a safe landing.
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