Although you won't find it as an official cause in any accident report, get-there-itis has been the root of many decisions that eventually led pilots down a wrong and dangerous path.Sure, diverting to another airport is hardly ever a desirable option, but some pilots seem determined to avoid this at all cost, sometimes with fatal consequences.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/probable-cause-37-approach-unauthorized