# NTSB Accident CEN13CA114
> **BELL 407** · 2012-12-25 · McAllen, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13CA114
- **Event ID:** 20121226X70416
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-12-25
- **Location:** McAllen, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.186388, -98.2275
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 407
- **Registration:** N489AE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a parked helicopter during takeoff.

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