No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Wuhan during bad weather cruise (CA5)

Wuhan, ChinaFlight

On January 26, 1946, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CA5) operated by Central Air Transport - China was involved in an aviation accident near Wuhan, China in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control and crashed near Wuhan while cruising in adverse weather conditions. The status of the occupants has not been confirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating in a cruise phase under poor meteorological conditions. During this period, the pilot experienced a loss of control over the airframe. This led to an uncontrolled descent and a subsequent crash in the vicinity of Wuhan.

Findings

The primary context provided indicates that the accident took place while navigating through bad weather. The specific mechanical or human factors contributing to the loss of control are not detailed in the available records. Additionally, there is no confirmed data regarding the fate of those on board, as the occupant status remains unknown.