L2 Escape Slide Speculation
I don't want to get involved in the speculation over causes of crash simply make a point that if the L2 slide had deployed, peoples exit from that door would have been severely hampered - the slide is some 14 feet long - the distance to the ground in this specific instance is an easy step. Had the slide been there it would have been a complete hindrance. Maybe we should think the best of the cabin crew (who clearly acted with utmost dignity and professionalism) and assume they disarmed the slide until evidence is posted to the contrary. Prayers are with the relatives and injured.