# NTSB Accident CEN09LA488
> **PIONTKOWSKI CHALLENGER** · 2009-08-03 · Kankakee, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09LA488
- **Event ID:** 20090804X04937
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-08-03
- **Location:** Kankakee, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.071388, -87.846107
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIONTKOWSKI
- **Model:** CHALLENGER
- **Registration:** N4526G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the telephone line and his poor judgment to fly while under the influence of alcohol.  Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the alcohol consumption.

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