Disgraceful the way SQ have thrown their crew to the wolves, by blaming the accident on 'pilot error', before an investigation has even begun. Although, 'pilot error' is the blame of choice, to get Airport authorities, Regulators, Airplane builders, and Airline companies off the hook. Much easier to crucify a couple of individuals, than take on the legal might of a corporation.
Having worked through Taipei on a regular basis, I would like to know, since 05R is now shown in Jepps as a taxiway, why does it still have runway markings? Why was there no barricade with red obstruction lighting at November2 to prevent runway misidentification?
Although the crew must shoulder some of the blame, this accident would not have happened if the airport authority had acted more competently.
A friend of mine who works in Taipei, says the word on the street there, is that the crew have now been locked up. Talk about rough justice.