[mykalberta]

If we rule out serious mtce issues, and aircraft specific mtce problems...

I am beginning to think it was some sort of explosion. Maybe O2 tank in front baggage compartment blew the door off and it impacted with the engine.

I cannot think of much else that could have happened that they wouldnt have called flight mtce ops at CDG about. This likey happened very fast. Weather probably added to confusion, but I cannot see how that was the cause.

Its not unusual to get no pilot chatter if its a very sudden issue, but a prolonged issue, they would have called home about to speak with a mtce person.

Well its home time. its too bad this occured.