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Hindenburg died on 2 August 1934. If you are referring to the Hindenburg airship: On 6 May 1937, the Hindenburg was approaching a mooring mast at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey when it caught fire. The flames first appeared near the tail and, within 37 seconds, completely engulfed the ship. Of the 97 people on board, 35 were killed, as well as one of the ground crew. Various theories have been put forward regarding the cause of the blaze. Sabotage has been virtually ruled out. More likely theories suggest that the fire was started by a spark caused by static buildup, or that one of the many high-tension bracing wires within the structure of the airship may have snapped and punctured the fabric of one or more of the internal gas cells.
The answer to that has never been proven. There we're suggestions of sabotage, however the most popular belief at this point is a combination of factors as follows: Just prior to attempting to "land", the pilot made a hard, low turn, which may have cause one of the metal framing support to snap and rupture a hydrogen tank. The exterior of the Hindenburg was also painted with a flammable paint. They were flying into a thunderstorm and the thought is that St. Elmo's fire (electrical charged particles sometimes found during thunderstorms) ignited the leaking hydrogen and/or the flammable paint.
The german airship crashed when securing (landing) in New York and burst into flames. All on board were killed. This made the end of the airship era.
The Hindenburg Zeppelin was filled with volatile hydrogen so that it would fly; exactly what caused the explosion that destroyed the airship is uncertain and widely debated.
Many died of burns. Others died of smoke inhalation. But the majority of the fatalities were from those who tried in vain to jump from the doomed zeppelin. 37 died that day.
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How many people were killed on the Hindenburg?
36 people died on the Hindenburg.
How many people can fit in athe Hindenburg at once?
9000000000 people can fit on the Hindenburg
Who was the Hindenburg named after?
He was the president of Germany before the Hindenburg was made. He helped Hitler become the leader of Germany. In dedication to him, Adolf Hitler named the Zeppelin Hindenburg.
What was on the Hindenburg?
passengers and hydrogen
Why did Nazis put there flag on the Hindenburg?
the Nazis put there flag on the Hindenburg because the nazi built that blimp and traveled into America
When did Hindenburg disaster happen?
Hindenburg disaster happened on 1937-05-06.
What news events happened on October28?
the Hindenburg disaster
What are the release dates for Secrets of the Dead - 2000 What Happened to the Hindenburg 1-4?
Secrets of the Dead - 2000 What Happened to the Hindenburg 1-4 was released on: USA: 15 June 2001
What happened to the kids who were thrown out the window of the Hindenburg?
They flew away to the skies!
What happened to the kids who were thrown out of the window of the Hindenburg?
They flew away to the skies!
Is helium lighter or heavier than hydrogen?
Heavier but safer. Look what happened to the Hindenburg:(
Why is the Hindenburg called the Hindenburg?
it was named after the late president of Germany, paul von Hindenburg
What is the name of the Hindenburg disaster blimp?
Hindenburg.
What has the author Gert von Hindenburg written?
Gert von Hindenburg has written: 'Hindenburg, 1847-1934'
When did the hindenburg's sink?
The Hindenburg was a BLIMP not a boat. It did not sink.
Was the Hindenburg filled with hellium?
No, the Hindenburg was filled with hydrogen, not helium. Hydrogen is highly flammable and was a contributing factor to the 1937 Hindenburg airship disaster.
What actors and actresses appeared in Hindenburg - 1934?
The cast of Hindenburg - 1934 includes: Paul von Hindenburg as himself
