Why on Earth, were they cleared to land?

[Lobodeb]

I am especially disturbed by this. Here is the article. Perhaps because I live so close to the airport?

Why were they cleared to land? It took me 90 minutes to get home last night and my commute is usually only 30-45 minutes at best. The roads were terrible.

Rest in peace, little boy.

[lizbud]

That's the first thing I said as I watched the coverage on CNN last
night. I really didn't realize how small that airport was.(1 sq. mile )
I know it snowed so hard here during the storm, we had white-out
conditions. You couldn't see to walk, let alone drive. I feel so sorry
for the family in the car that was crushed.

[ramanth]

I heard that at the time of clearance, conditions were okay, but a 'freak' heavy patch of snow started just as the plane was landing AND there was mechanical failure involved. The reverse thrusters were not working properly.

RIP little boy.

[RICHARD]

I am especially disturbed by this.

Gravity and no where to refill the tanks are two thoughts that came to mind.

There are three airports within 10 miles of my house....one is a small airport two blocks away.....every few years we have one plane that hits the gravity thing and it makes you wonder..