1 fatality

Aircraft Crash on Mt Choke During Descent into Low Clouds (ET-ABX)

Mota, EthiopiaFlight

On September 11, 1975, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration ET-ABX) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mota, Ethiopia in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into Mt Choke while descending from Bahar Dar to Debra Marcos. Low clouds reduced visibility, causing the tail to strike trees before the plane stalled and impacted the mountain, killing one passenger.

Incident Overview and Route Details The accident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Bahar Dar to Debra Marcos. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was operating at an altitude of 11,500 feet. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Weather Conditions and Pilot Actions During the flight, weather conditions deteriorated, and visibility decreased due to low clouds. As the aircraft descended into the clouds, the captain observed a mountain ahead. In response, the captain elected to gain height. ## Impact and Casualties While attempting to gain height, the base of the tail struck trees. This contact caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash onto Mt Choke. The accident resulted in one passenger fatality, while other occupants sustained injuries.