CT.Yankee:
OK, yes, the PIC is ultimately responsible, but..., what about the tower guys looking out the window to verify that the plane is in fact on final when they clear them to land, especially if the tower is non radar?
Seems ATC is always anxious to get rid of you by constantly asking if you have the "airport in sight?".
Just wondering, not throwing stones.
The controller was required to advise him not in sight with the landing clearance.
With the NTSB in charge, we will find out if that call was made.
If not, that shifts about 1% of the blame to the FAA in my view.