You are perfectly correct.
There are many issues involved, and I'm not aware of the intrinsic complications in the EK operation over and above what is obvious. It is very hard, perhaps impossible, for an outsider to make an assessment of the what, where, how and why of this accident. However, there has been an accident.
Whether or not external issues are involved is perhaps where the upcoming Commander's meeting for EK dudes might provide a useful forum. Certainly more so than this one. I hope they are in a position to take up arms against what seems to be a common foe for all pilots in that company, not just Commanders.
It appears, repeating, appears to be an operator error. If that were the case, dismissal is what I would prepare for. The horror of being in such a position must be pretty tough. Which is probably why there's been a lot of responses on the forum. Who would want that to be thrown on a friend or colleague?
No-one, which brings to mind some final points, for me at least:
1. Don't misunderstand the risks involved in being a pilot.
2. Recognise the absolutely critical nature of takeoffs and landings.
3. Force yourself to be sharp in those phases, even if fatigued.
4. Rid the flight deck of identifiable distractions, period.
5. Rest well as you can in the cruise.