Small Aircraft
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 16; Flight Crew Total 606; Flight Crew Type 350
Communication Breakdown; Confusion; Situational Awareness
Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors; Procedure
Arrived in area at CCC under IFR. Cancelled IFR and proceeded to HWV under VFR from the northeast. Upon switching to CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) learned aircraft were landing Runway 33. Announced position and intent for midfield transition to enter downwind Runway 33 several times starting at 4 miles. Noted significant traffic entering downwind from the southwest and parachute activity on southwest corner of airport. While tracking several aircraft entering the pattern and landing/taking off noted tow plane and sailplane being released at pattern altitude turning right crosswind Runway 33 at 0.25 miles from airport. They were approximately 300 ft. away at same altitude as me. Took evasive action and banked right towards 270 heading and pitched down resulting in descent to 800 ft. Other aircraft continued on approximate crosswind course where I lost sight of them. Continued to enter downwind Runway 33 and uneventful landing Runway 33. Looking back; I did not expect right hand traffic when all other aircraft were left traffic for Runway 33. I didn't hear announcement of that traffic on CTAF although frequency was very busy and I was focused on left hand traffic entering from southwest.
Pilot reported Near Mid Air Collision in traffic pattern.