I just discovered that I knew one of the XL cockpit crew involved in this accident and I must say I am a bit stunned.
Let me assure anyone here, there was no lack of experience on the XL crew involved as one was the DO and the other a TRI on type.
The only facts are that whatever happened happened quickly and was beyond normal (words from an Airbus TRE) make of it what you will.
RIP my friend, I hope its only blue skys in the beyond.