Originally Posted by
simfly
It is possible the gear had started to retract, the aircraft had definitely got airborne. Remember what happened in DXB with the EK 777. Potentially similar result despite that being lack of thrust and returning to earth, and this one being that or wind shear. Would explain the engines location.
I don't think so about the gear.
I tend to see lift but little rotation and no engine pops or spool downs
Lots of possibilities to be explored