"Mike Schumann" wrote

If the pilot wants a straight in approach to a runway that is occupied by
another aircraft that can't be moved in time, ATC can certainly suggest
alternatives as well as point out the impossibility of the pilot's
request.

It has been reported here, that he asked for the emergency 17 straight in,
82 miles away. Plenty of time to vacate the runway and move any other
aircraft in his path.
--
Jim in NC