Dont give Authority to ATC
Dr Dave:
It is fairly clear surely that he/she is pointing out that similar accidents have been occurring for a long time, and that in his/her opinion a (partial?) remedy might be to give more authority to ATC?
Dont even think it....In Russia for a long time, and perhaps to this day, if you are not exactly on the profile ATC believevs you should be on on the approach they will tell you to G/A, even if the aircraft is exactly within its performance guidelines.
Many times on a slightly high on GS in full VMC I have ordered to G/A.....unfortunately my mic sometimes sticks when i am asking for a current wind check, and confirming that I may be permitted to use taxiway Z...and yes I am ready to land.....
Bumz