Being another (ex
) frequent flyer out of PFO I can admit that when on a visual approach on 29 at late afternoon near sunset, it is easy to get confused and align on the parallel taxiway which is placed quite near the rwy. On the other hand, these are considerations which should be addressed if a proper briefing is conducted plus all the other backups like localizer indication etc.
It's not my intention to either condemn or justify. At least this unfortunate but in the end "harmless" incident should drive the Cyprus DCA to add an awareness note in the AIP info for PFO that a parallel taxiway exists and crews should be cautious. I don't remember if such a note exists on approach plates currently in force.
My two cents