That audio warning is only available on the newest planes, but even if it is available, if the ILS is off/not tuned in, there is no way for the plane to know it's not lined up.
I can understand wanting to hand-fly the plane, but ILS should always be on just as a reference/check.
I also think the linked article is making much to big a deal about this:
* The pilot checked in because he saw lights on the runway, he was probably very close to aborting the landing anyway.
* We don't know how far away the plane was when the go-around command was given.
* People overestimate how easy it is to see the runway/airport at night. You only really get to see real resolution when you're pretty close.
I can understand wanting to hand-fly the plane, but ILS should always be on just as a reference/check.
I also think the linked article is making much to big a deal about this: * The pilot checked in because he saw lights on the runway, he was probably very close to aborting the landing anyway. * We don't know how far away the plane was when the go-around command was given. * People overestimate how easy it is to see the runway/airport at night. You only really get to see real resolution when you're pretty close.