Mayday! The World’s Most Disastrous Aircraft

Published on 07/15/2020
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The Hindenburg

The infamous Hindenburg which needs no introduction. Its doomed fiery disaster is one of modern history’s most memorable calamities. While approaching a landing strip in New Jersey, the Hindenburg suddenly went up in flames and came crashing down to the ground while a huge crowd watched, including cameramen. The fire was sparked thanks to an electrostatic discharge, which then combusted the zeppelin’s gas.

The Hindenburg

The Hindenburg

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The British B. E. – 2

Some airplanes are doomed from the moment they come out of the factory, with the British B. E. – 2’s pilots struggling to even control the clumsy creation. Its engine was also a mess, and the gunner seat was positioned in front of the pilot’s, making navigation exceedingly difficult. They also proved to be easy targets, being shot out the sky like birds during World War I.

The British B E 2

The British B E 2

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