There is a reason we are still in the cockpit and a cavok day visual approach should in almost any case be a no-event with even a AT malfunction into SFO.
With the greatest respect, I disagree. The typical 'slam-dunk' approach into SFO can be a challenge at the end of an ULH flight, even with a functioning ILS. Take away the ILS, put an 'inexperienced' crew in the seat and it's not hard to see how a break down in situational awareness could occur. Throw in some cultural factors on top of that and the rest is history.