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PAL Express controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2000

    Air Philippines Flight 541 accident

    On April 19, 2000, Air Philippines Flight 541, a Boeing 737-200 flying from Manila to Davao, crashed before approach to Francisco Bangoy International Airport. All 124 passengers and seven crew members died. The accident occurred under the predecessor Air Philippines identity rather than the later Airphil Express branding.