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

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.

What role did the off-duty pilot play in preventing the crash of the Lion Air flight?

What was the outcome of the Lion Air flight the day after the incident involving the off-duty pilot?

What software issue is suggested to have contributed to the Lion Air crash?

What information was not included in the original Indonesian crash report regarding the Lion Air incident?

How did the presence of the third pilot affect the situation in the cockpit?