How many pro's here have "nearly" lined up with the incorrect runway at the correct airport?
Also, for discussion, I'm wondering if a HUD device played any part in this mistake. Many carriers (including mine) insist that CA flown approaches are 'HUD' assisted, if installed. From an HR perspective, what seems to be forgotten is that while it's great to have the touchdown point positively identified one's scan (and thus most other pertinent info) disappears and the HUD eventually becomes a crutch.
Environmental capture indeed!
Cheers, DD
(glad it wasn't me!)