so why is no-one talking about similarities with british Airways crash of their 777 ............Not a hint on any network that that might explain it all
It was actually the first thing that some networks discussed but the comparison was dropped when it was realised
a) this aircraft had different engines to BA038
b) the high altitude temperature profile of this flight was completely different to BA038
c) a number of witnesses, including passengers on the actual flight itself, report the engines spooling up just prior to 'touchdown'.
The missing #2 engine came to rest ahead of the main wreckage probably because it was still providing thrust when it detached from the wing.