Skylane 182/RG Turbo Skylane/RG
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15; Flight Crew Total 20000; Flight Crew Type 450
Situational Awareness
Conflict NMAC
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
I reported to Camarillo Tower 5 miles west of Saticoy Bridge. I was cleared to enter a right downwind for runway 26 and tower reported traffic on a right crosswind to a right downwind. I did not have the traffic in sight. Soon after; I was cleared to land runway 26. I continued my descent to traffic pattern altitude for a 45 degree entry for a right downwind. As I began my turn to downwind I suddenly saw the traffic to my right and at my altitude on a converging course. To avoid the conflict I dove from about 1000 to 600 ft as the traffic passed directly over me. There was no indication that the other aircraft saw me.On the ground I notified tower and called the supervisor. He said the other airplane reported that he had me in sight but apparently failed to take corrective action.
C182 pilot reported an NMAC in the pattern at CMA airport.