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(.19) On June 15, 2002, approximately 1700 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M single-engine airplane, N21799, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while landing at Kirbyville, Texas. The private pilot and his one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 code of federal regulations part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the jasper county airport at 1415. According the an FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, the pilot reported that he "landed long" on runway 04, proceeding through a construction area where runway 13/31 intersects with runway 04. The airplane impacted a berm which separated the nose gear. Subsequently, the nose gear strut dug into the pavement and the airplane flipped over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained structural damage, and both wing spars were damaged. At 1445, the jas automated weather observing system, located 16 nautical miles north-northwest of Kirbyville, reported the wind at 290 degrees at 4 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, sky clear, temperature 33 degrees c, dewpoint 13 degrees c, and an altimeter of 29.93 inches of mercury. (-23) N21799, a Cessna 172M, piloted by john louis brian departed jasper conty bell airport (jas) at approximately 1615 CDT for Kirbyville Airport (T12). On arrival the pilot made 3-4 low passes over the airport. The airport was under construction. Runway 13/31 was closed and unusable. Runway 04/22 was closed at the intersection of runway 13/31. No workers were present. Runway 04/22 had approximately 1,300 feet usable. The aircraft landed approximately 600 feet down the usable runway. On rollout, the aircraft crossed runway 13/31 and impacted a ridge of approximately 4 inches created by the construction. The nose tire assembly became separated from the aircraft at the strut fork. The strut then became embedded in the pavement on runway 04/22 on the other side of runway 13/31. The aircraft subsequently flipped tail-over-nose and came to rest on the main wings and tail. No injuries were reported. (.4) on June 15, 2002, approximately 1700 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M single-engine airplane, N21799, was substantially damaged when it impac ted terrain while landing at the Kirbyville Airport, Kirbyville, Texas. The private pilot and his one passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private individual, doing business as c.j. enterprises, and operated by another private individual. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 code of federal regulations part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the jasper county airport, jasper, Texas, at 1415. In the pilot/operator aircraft accident report (NTSB form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that prior to landing on runway 04, he made several low approaches to the runway to "check my approach in calm winds." On the final approach, he determined that he could land and stop prior to reaching the intersection of runway 13-31, where runway construction was underway. He had been advised the day before the accident that runway 04/22 was open, and that there was 1,600 feet of runway available from the approach end of runway 04 to the intersection of runway 13/31. The pilot stated that the runway condition deteriorated near the construction area; the runway surface contained loose gravel, which resulted in poor braking action. "The last 200 feet seemed looser than the previous surface. Until I reached that point, I thought I would be able to stop." The airplane proceeded into the construction area and struck an 8 to 12 inch berm. The nose gear separated, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. The pilot reported to an FAA inspector that he had landed approximately 1,000 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. According to an FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, the vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained structural damage, and both wing spars were damaged. At 1445, the jasper county-bell field airport, jasper, Texas, automated weather observing system, located 16 nautical miles north-northwest of Kirbyville, reported the wind at 290 degrees at 4 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, sky clear, temperature 33 degrees c, dew point 13 degrees c, and an altimeter of 29.93 inches of mercury.