Aeronca Champion 7AC, N35FT: Encountered crosswind on landing rollout; collided with runway perimeter berm

AIRCRAFT: 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC N35FT, s/n 7AC-1300, TTAF reported to be 3,567.2

The last Annual Inspection is dated 09/06/20 at Aircraft Total Time 3,537.2, Tach Time 2,569.0

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ENGINE:  Continental C-65-8, s/n: 30584-6-8, TSN 3,567.2, TSMOH approximately 122.65 – see log extracts.

The last Annual Inspection is dated 09/06/20 at Aircraft Total Time 3,537.2, Tach Time 2,569.0      

                                                

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PROPELLER:  McCauley IB90/CM7443, s/n 48938, approximately 43.97 – see log extracts.

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EQUIPMENT:   No avionics installed.

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  N35FT encountered a crosswind on landing roll out at Airport Manatee, departed the runway, and came to rest after colliding with the runway perimeter berm and bushes.

DAMAGE:  The damage includes but may not be limited to the follow: 

The prop struck the berm and the engine stopped.

The engine experienced a prop strike/sudden stoppage.

Exhaust is bent and crushed

The right gear leg folded under

Right door is damaged and sprung.

The nose section, cowling, and lower skins are significantly damage.

The firewall is buckled

The carburetor manifold is broken

The windshield is cracked

The oleo gear frame is broken

There is a tear in the fabric

Airframe may be twisted.

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Airport Manatee (48X) in Palmetto, Florida

REMARKS:  

*Logs appear to begin in 1964 for this 1946 aircraft;

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