Protasiuk was entirely correct in refusing to depart...
It could lend credence to the theory that the approach was not an attempt to land but to demonstrate to Blasik that conditions were such that a landing was impossible and to prove the point involved continuing the approach down to a point beyond what was prudent.
It also nearly proves that Protasiuk was NOT in command of the aircraft, and that he was flying under protest. Quote from cockpit: "It will be a massacre (macabre is the exact word used). We won't be able to see anything"
The people who deciphered the transcript also say that the "Goaround" command does not sound at all assertive, meaning that it was probably a suggestion to Blasik (who was in charge). They expected him to confirm before they executed goaround, but he never did.
Anyway – it is probably futile to consider the real evidence and story as the "Russians at fault" crowd will once again flag my post to be removed and once again they will succeed. Which kind of makes you wonder – what is going on around here. Stirring up for war with Russkies is all politically correct here, but looking at the real facts and story is not.