This footage captures the Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937. The German commercial airship was carrying 97 people when it erupted into flames while attempting to dock. Thirty-five lives were lost, and 62 people survived. Investigators later concluded that a leaking gas cell allowed hydrogen from the airship to mix with oxygen in the surrounding air. A spark—likely from static electricity—ignited the mixture, triggering the blaze that swiftly consumed the Hindenburg. | Shocking History

Hindenburg Disaster Real Footage (1937) This original footage from the British Pathe archive shows impressive shots of the Hindenburg flying on Thursday, May 6, 1937, over its landing ground at Lakehurst, New Jersey, and then finally there is footage of the famous crash. 13 out of 36 passengers died, whilst 22 out of 61 crew members died. #may6 #hindenburg #zepelin #history #BritishPathe #disaster #oldphotographs #NewJersey | History Things