In the sixth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we dive into the tragic story of the Hindenburg disaster, which marked the end of the airship era. In just five minutes, we'll recount the dramatic events of May 6, 1937, when the German airship Hindenburg, filled with flammable hydrogen gas, caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey. The massive fire engulfed the ship in seconds, tragically killing 36 people and shocking the world with images of the burning airship. Tune in to learn how this disaster unfolded, its impact on aviation history, and how it became one of the most infamous tragedies in early air travel.

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