I’ve lined up on the wrong strip at night many years ago in central Michigan. The tower guy was watching for my landing light. When he didn’t see it he asked me where I was. It took a second or two before I realized and apologized.
My excuse besides stupid was single pilot at night. Sometimes you just get a little complacent.
I can understand some confusion at night. Sounds like the tower was conscientious.
Indeed. . .usually the word “complacent” is found in the mishap report. . .
Not that aviators are without fault, it’s just we hope our ‘clue’ bag fills up before our ‘luck’ bag empties.