Name: Secrets of the Dead
Genre: Documentary

Secrets Of The Dead Episode 1.04 What Happened to the Hindenburg?

Secrets Of The Dead Episode 1.04 What Happened to the Hindenburg?

Episode Premiere

June 15, 2000

Genre

Documentary

Production Company

Thirteen

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/

Information

Episode Premiere

June 15, 2000

Genre

Documentary

Period

2000 -

Production Co

Thirteen

Distributor

PBS

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/

Cast and Crew

Additional Cast

Addison Bain

Synopsis

Why did the great airship Hindenburg explode? The disintegration of the Hindenburg in 1937 is one of the most famous disasters of the 20th century. It took more than 100 years to develop what was, in its day, the fastest, most technologically advanced and most luxurious form of transportation in the world -- and 34 seconds to destroy it. The accident that ended the golden age of airships is generally attributed to the ignition of hydrogen gas used for lift. Addison Bain, a retired NASA scientist and hydrogen specialist, sets out on a personal quest of theorizing and experimentation to prove the Hindenburg's real flaw was only skin deep. (UK/PBS 55 min)