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February 16, 2026 · Cessna 210B · N9735X

Camarillo, CA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Camarillo, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 210B (1962)
Tail Number
N9735X
Operator
Rudolph Oelofse
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26FA103

On February 15, 2026, about 1805 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210B, N9735X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A review of FAA ADS-B data revealed that the pilot departed Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada at 1623. The airplane flew southwest and maintained an altitude of about 8,500 ft mean sea level (msl). While approaching Camarillo, California, the pilot declared an emergency with air traffic control and requested to land at Camarillo Airport (CMA), Camarillo, California after he lost engine power. According to the flight track, the airplane then turned direct to CMA as the airplane began to descend. No further communications were received by the pilot. The airplane impacted a large tree and a fence before it came to rest on a water canal access gravel road in a residential neighborhood about 2-1/4 mile from the approach end of runway 26 at CMA. The accident site was at an elevation of 133 ft msl and on a magnetic heading of 58° from the approach end of runway 26. The debris field was about 1,190 ft long and on a directional heading of about 178°. The right outboard wing separated and was located in the impacted tree. The right wing strut was the furthest in the debris field and was found in the bottom of the canal. During the recovery of the wreckage, the left wing was removed from the fuselage and about 20 gallons of fuel was removed from the tank. The right wing was breached near the wing root area and a small amount of fuel was noted. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On February 15, 2026, about 1805 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210B, N9735X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A review of FAA ADS-B data revealed that the pilot departed Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada at 1623. The airplane flew southwest and maintained an altitude of about 8,500 ft mean sea level (msl). While approaching Camarillo, California, the pilot declared an emergency with air traffic control and requested to land at Camarillo Airport (CMA), Camarillo, California after he lost engine power. According to the flight track, the airplane then turned direct to CMA as the airplane began to descend. No further communications were received by the pilot. The airplane impacted a large tree and a fence before it came to rest on a water canal access gravel road in a residential neighborhood about 2-1/4 mile from the approach end of runway 26 at CMA. The accident site was at an elevation of 133 ft msl and on a magnetic heading of 58° from the approach end of runway 26. The debris field was about 1,190 ft long and on a directional heading of about 178°. The right outboard wing separated and was located in the impacted tree. The right wing strut was the furthest in the debris field and was found in the bottom of the canal. During the recovery of the wreckage, the left wing was removed from the fuselage and about 20 gallons of fuel was removed from the tank. The right wing was breached near the wing root area and a small amount of fuel was noted. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 PST
Nearest AirportCamarillo (0nm ENE)
Runway08/2
Runway Length6013 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210B
Tail NumberN9735X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRudolph Oelofse
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 50 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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