At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever
built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end,
the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land
in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute, the
Hindenburg was gone, people jumping from windows to escape. However,
only 62 of the 97 crew members and passengers onboard survived. The
exact cause of the disaster is still unknown and remains a fascinating
historical mystery perfect for this series.