[wraymond]

Of course reportage is, after all, just one version and subjective at that.
However, given the possible reaction to guesswork and phoney fairy tales by a vested interest to the tune of $billions, they must have a reasonable assumption of accuracy!

The point about the brakes not operating might be moot. Apparently the supposed lack of friction is invalid – there was a major electric circuit failure, presumably causing circuit total failure through fire. If anyone knows better we can be sure it will emerge given the world wide commercial interest.