Hindenburg Disaster

This article tells the story of the Hindenburg Disaster. Find out about the numerous theories that arose to explain this terrible tragedy. Also, discover the real reason why the fire occurred.

Sabotage? Mechanical Failure? Lightning? What caused the Hindenburg tragedy? Read about these theories and others that arose to explain this terrible event. Also, discover the most likely explanation of what actually caused the disaster.

Lighter-than-air crafts began back in 1793 with hot air balloons. About's Guide to 20th Century History, Jennifer Rosenberg, gives a nice history of airships from then to the present.

What was the Hindenburg airship really like inside? Read about the comforts of this dirigible that was four football fields in length.

Want further information about airships including the Hindenburg? Check out this list of resources provided by About's Guide to Inventors, Mary Bellis.

Because of the Freedom of Information Act, the FBI has released 337 pages of documents concerning their unofficial investigation into the Hindenburg explosion. Read the entire text online. Please note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this information.

This site has pictures of the original Zepplins including the Hindenburg. Make sure to look at the advertising brochures and other airship memorabilia.

The Hindenburg crashed at the Lakehurst Naval Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The information presented here is maintained by the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and boasts some awe-inspring photographs of the largest airship ever.