This footage captures the Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937. The German commercial airship was carrying 97 people when it erupted into flames while attempting to dock. Thirty-five lives were lost, and 62 people survived. Investigators later concluded that a leaking gas cell allowed hydrogen from the airship to mix with oxygen in the surrounding air. A spark—likely from static electricity—ignited the mixture, triggering the blaze that swiftly consumed the Hindenburg. | Shocking History

Video shows the moment a blimp began to descend and crash into buildings in a Sao Paulo suburb in Brazil on Wednesday. Local authorities said only one person was treated for injuries. | CBS News

BLIMP EXPLOSION: Shocking video shows two explosions after a blimp crashed at the U.S. Open Championship today. Officials say the pilot suffered serious burns and they believe the blimp may have experienced mechanical problems prior to the crash. STORY: http://bit.ly/2sE4oew | FOX 10 Phoenix