Historical Events tagged with "samal"
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Air Philippines Flight 541 crashes in Davao del Norte
Air Philippines Flight 541, a domestic flight from Davao City to Manila, tragically crashed in Samal, Davao del Norte, killing all 131 people on board. The aircraft encountered severe weather conditions shortly before landing, leading to the disaster. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the airplane lose altitude rapidly before it disappeared from sight. The airline, relatively new at the time, faced scrutiny regarding its safety measures and operational practices following the accident. The investigation revealed inadequate response to environmental challenges faced during the flight.
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