Engine loss seemed to have happened during climb so flaps were propably partially extended.
I am relieved to see that the engine pylon pins sheared off; looks like for once reality matches with the theory.
The conditions for ditching were probably good and that's why everyone on board got out of this plane alive.
The press seams to emphasize on pilot's behaviour (and thumbs up for him); he asked passengers to "brace for a hard impact" but if i'm right, that's part of the ditching proc...