The massive USS Akron airship breaks apart and collapses into the ocean.

In the 1930s, blimps and airships are common means of travel. The USS Akron, a US Naval airship, was one of the largest and more advanced aircrafts of its time. What led to the destruction of this behemoth? Find out in this episode of Black Box Down.

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