Hindenburg Disaster Ended the Age of Zeppelins
On 6 May 1937, German airship Hindenburg exploded in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey, killed 35 of the 97 on board and 1 on the ground.
The Hindenburg disaster occurred during its attempt to land at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst. As the airship approached the landing mast, it suddenly caught fire, leading to a rapid and catastrophic blaze. Investigations pointed to a combination of factors, including the highly flammable hydrogen used to lift the airship, a spark, and the outer cover material, which was also flammable. The incident led to significant changes in airship design and regulations, effectively ending the era of hydrogen-filled passenger airships.
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