Off-Duty Pilot Saved Lion Air 737 Max One Day Before Doomed Flight

Off-Duty Pilot Saved Lion Air 737 Max One Day Before Doomed Flight

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An off-duty pilot saved a Lion Air 737 Max 8 flight by diagnosing a critical issue, allowing the crew to disable a malfunctioning system. The next day, the same model crashed into the Java Sea, killing 189 people. This incident highlighted a software issue with Boeing's automated system, which was not initially reported. The presence of a third pilot was crucial in preventing the earlier crash.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the off-duty pilot play in the Lion Air 737 Max 8 flight?

He diagnosed a critical issue.

He was the main pilot.

He was the air traffic controller.

He was a passenger.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Lion Air 737 Max 8 the day after the off-duty pilot's intervention?

It crashed into the Java Sea.

It was diverted to another airport.

It completed a successful flight.

It was grounded for maintenance.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern raised about Boeing after the crash?

The comfort of the seats.

The software and automated systems.

The design of the aircraft.

The fuel efficiency of the plane.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What crucial detail was not included in the original Indonesian crash report?

The weather conditions.

The plane's destination.

The presence of a third pilot.

The type of fuel used.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the third pilot contribute to saving the aircraft?

By pointing out the necessary actions to the crew.

By flying the plane himself.

By fixing a mechanical issue.

By contacting air traffic control.