Originally Posted by
EDML
Possible scenario:
1. Uncontained engine failure of the right engine (e.g. turbine disc, similar to QF 32). Unlikely for a CFM 56 engine but not impossible.
2. Shrapnel from the engine failure damages airframe, tanks, systems, hydraulics and takes out radio, transponder and electronics.
3. Massive fuel leak (similar to QF32)
4. Hydraulic failures make A/C control difficult, therefore wide, descending right turn
5. Aircraft on fire due to fuel leaks
6. Explosion of damaged fuel tank while the plane descends. Explains further, shrapnel like damage.
The root cause is unlikely for the CFM 56 but not impossible.
The rest is easily possible taking into account the massive damage to the A380 on flight QF32. A little less redundancy (and the A380 has got a lot redundancy compared to a 737) and they would have crashed as well.
It’s 2 that seems a real long shot....?