But my original point in asking the question was to better understand how unique the experience of a takeoff roll down an unlit runway must have been for this crew. Even more disturbing, the runway lights of the correct intended runway 22 were lit. And these lights were passed very early in the t/o roll, early enough to allow for a throttle back and a re-evaluation of just what was happening had those lights registered on this flight crew.
Lots of clues and cues were missed by this crew, and they have paid for their mistakes dearly, one with his life and one severely disabled. The culture that allowed this happen must be what is closely studied and remedied.