I know FR24 isn't totally reliable, but there were two aircraft immediately ahead of, and behind the aircraft. No known emergency declared prior to touchdown, and no emergency squawk. So the report of planning for an emergency landing doesn't look right. Unless quickly announced during a short lived windshear event, which I can't see happening, as the crew would be likely fighting the conditions.
This is Emirates' very first hull loss in 31 years of ops.
With respect to the crew and passengers.
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