Orval Fairbairn writes:

It also shows what can happen when local zoning authorities fail to
exercise responsible control over development surrounding airports.

Agreed. But DVT has enormous amounts of traffic and I'm not aware of any other
accidents like this at the airport (at least not to my recollection).

Developers are the largest contributors to local political campaigns.

What developers especially like is to completely bulldoze airports and turn
them into overpriced residential and business neighborhoods.