Originally Posted by
JayMatlock
My opinion remains that a runway IS clearly distinguishable from a taxiway at night.
I don't think anyone has disputed your opinion, but the NTSB report clearly states the AC crew did not make that distinction until a bit late into the game.
The NTSB, doing what they do, have made some recommendations on how this all might have been avoided. Hopefully some will be adopted, but the record of NTSB recommendations being put into FAA regulations has not always been stellar.