N5525P

On September 21, 1994, about 1530 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N5525P, overran the runway and nosed over during landing at the Perry County Airport, Linden, Tennessee. The airplane was operated by Middle Tennessee State University under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules (VFR). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A VFR flight plan was filed for the solo, instructional, cross-country flight. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Murfreesboro, Tennessee, about 1435, on the same day.

According to the pilot's report, he was conducting a touch and go landing. After touch down, the flaps were raised and full power was added. The engine hesitated, then developed power normally. As the speed of the airplane increased, it began to veer left. Right rudder was applied with no effect. As the airplane continued to turn left the pilot "cut off" power. The airplane then veered off of the runway's left side, traveled down an embankment, hit trees, and nosed over. A mechanic for the operator stated that there was evidence of side loads on the right main tire.

The airplane was examined later, revealing that there was continuity of the flight controls. The spark plugs looked new and the magneto leads all sparked. There was continuity of the engine, cylinder compression, and fuel was present up to the carburetor. The engine controls operated normally. The air filter was clean and the gaskets were in place.