grew up with that great phrase, and just heard one along the same lines that makes me wonder if it really applies in all circumstances:

Captain Moody broadcast a message to the passengers on his plane:“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get it under control. I trust you are not in too much distress.”

Yep, all small stuff indeed.

Link : http://www.france24.com/en/20100415-lessons-flight-through-ash-clouds-captain-moody-british-airways