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Catastrophic left engine failure spooling up to max takeoff power.

No automatic extinguisher action.

Uncontrolled fuel flow dropping fuel pressure to the other two engines.
(Should automatic extinguisher/fuel cutoff happen? Does that model have those features?)

Takeoff speed attained and rotation before pilots were aware of the situation.

Power drop on the two active engines due to fuel pressure dropping.

A full report will be appearing soon enough. Of course service records and previous problems with this plane will be looked at closely.

Doesn't soften the shock/horror of it all.
The human tragedy is horrifying. No matter the explanation.

Reminds me of the last flight of the Concorde on fire during takeoff.