I think the point RAT5 is making is AC didn't fixate on the wrong runway at 25nm but somewhere in the vicinity of the FAF at 4nm. Yes, the approach is not straight in. But I feel the thread has fixated on the approach where, all else considered, a near straight-in visual from the SE would put them in the exact same spot. Not saying I don't appreciate the discussion between the different visuals. But back to RAT5's point, from 4nm what were they using for vertical guidance to not fly red-over-red. What did they make of the PAPI and the lack of one adjacent to the pavement they almost set down on? Idea for a simple solution: turn off the runway lights (see SQ) leave the PAPI on?