17 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Gore Airstrip (ET-ABI)

Gore, EthiopiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 14, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration ET-ABI) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Gore, Ethiopia during landing or approach. 17 people were 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 during its approach to Gore Airstrip, resulting in the loss of all 17 people on board.

What happened

During an approach to the Gore Airstrip, an aircraft impacted the ground a short distance from the runway threshold. The impact occurred under circumstances that remain undetermined at this time. The wreckage of the aircraft was completely destroyed following the collision.

There were 17 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the event. No survivors were reported from the crash site.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash near the runway threshold has not yet been established, as the exact nature of the flight's descent remains unknown.