This would not happen if the crew use ILS or VNAV-PATH for cross reference to back up a visual at night.
My question is what strength was the Approach and RWY lights on. If low, and focused on the taxiway, I can see this developing. But to take it as far as they did is pure madness.
My guess is that AC needs to fire the chief pilot and the head of training and get some competent people that knows how modern aircraft works.
Or are they going to blame this one on Airbus as well?
I wonder were MOT is in all this and if they have AC under control.
Me thinks not.
Anyway , it ended well and we shall all take notes, Eh!