India, April 11 -- The helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River near Pier 40 in New York City has been identified as N216MH, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, according to radar data from FlightRadar24.

Some social media reports suggest it is owned by Meridian Helicopters, though this has not been confirmed. Radar footage shows the helicopter suddenly descending into the water just north of the Holland Tunnel.

The Bell 206 is a series of two-bladed helicopters, available in both single- and twin-engine configurations, manufactured by Bell Helicopter at its Mirabel, Quebec facility.

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