Much discussion of HUD, strobes, flare angle resulting in not being able to see another object on the runway. This sems to me to focus on the wrong issues.
'See and avoid' should the very LAST item on a risk control table for this sort of event* - especially at night. Light years behind:
- Accurate situational awareness and monitoring by ATC
- Correct comms in standard terms by all parties
- Conformation to comms by flight crews
- Maintenance of movement controlling air and ground equipment
(you can probably add to this list)
* the existance of recent events when see & avoid saved the day only strengthens my conviction here.