The blame lies w/ the pilots! We are all capable of making mistake, so I mean no disrespect to the crew...but come on, blaming the FAA and controller is a little overboard.

I happen to enjoy quiet uncontrolled fields and LEX at 0600 is pretty quiet.

If you think they need two guys in the tower at all times--even at 0600 in LEX, then you better staff 6 FAA controllers. 2 on duty, 1 on a restroom brake, 1 on a smoke brake, and 1 in a classroom receiving continuation training and the occasional government mandated Diversity Awareness/Equal Opportunity/Social Progress/Affirmitive Action/Civil Rights/Anti Homophobia Class...AKA DAEOSPAACRAH Class.

If you ever held a govt job you will know what I'm talking about.

It was a tragic mistake, investigate it and come up w/ some effective and efficient recommendations...notice I left off solutions...accidents happen.