Did the crew make an error. Yep. Was it in the same class as overflying an airport while pounding on a laptop computer … I’ll let you determine that on your own.
Night flying has been part of the industry for many years. With that being said that's part of the business be it good or bad. As professionals, we take steps to ensure we are adequately rested before reporting for duty. I know, this is not much of a consolation, but at least with a heavy crew comes the designated rest period for one and all.
Anyway, is there confirmation that the captain was upgrading versus transitioning from another aircraft?
Can we agree, that as pilots, we are trained not to risk the lives of others to safe the life of on... even if it's one of our own?
Can we agree, that as pilots, we are trained to abandon the approach/landing if either unstable, or it just does not look right?