Here’s an excellent CGI depiction of PK8303 incident. The arrogant Paki pilot was blowing off the control tower.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUOn6FrDPwg
And as for buildings surrounding a runway...the first time I landed at Kai Tak I truly thought we were gonna die.I knew nothing about the "Kai Tak Heart Attack" but looking out the window as we approached I was able to see into people's windows and see their TVs!!!