The Hindenburg disaster, which occurred on May 6, 1937, tragically resulted in the deaths of 36 people. This catastrophic event took place during the airship’s attempt to dock at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey.
Among those who perished were 13 passengers, 22 crew members, and one worker on the ground. Some notable victims included the airship’s captain, Max Pruss, and several prominent figures of the time, such as the German businessman, Alfred W. W. Dempsey. The disaster was widely covered by the media, leading to widespread shock and grief.
While many survived, the harrowing images of the blaze and the subsequent destruction left a permanent mark on aviation history, leading to the decline of the airship industry.