[quote=MEM_ATC;123381]mike734 and everyone else,

Please read the following letter from a DFW Controller to the local news reporter who reported this story. The critical aspect that was NOT reported, was that an FAA Supervisor made the decision for the "emergency" aircraft to continue to RWY 31R at DFW. All of the Controllers were simply shocked at this decision, but are required to comply with their Supervisors orders -- or face disciplinary action.

Yes, much better to have a (non) smoking hole in the ground than to face the dreaded disciplinary action.

I hope the supervisor gets a little disciplinary action.