AKRON ACCIDENT - 1
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AKRON ACCIDENT - 1
AKRON : the ship suddenly takes to the air, carrying three men with her : one saves himself by clinging to a rope, but his companions fall 200 metres to their deaths
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1932 Accident Clinging Companions Deaths Metres Rope Saves Suddenly Takes
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This striking photograph captures the moment of the Akron Accident, an tragic aviation history event that took place on August 4, 1932. The Akron was a massive airship, longer than a football field and carrying three men: Captain Hans Langenfeld, Chief Engineer Hugo Eckener, and Radio Operator Albert Saxenmeyer. The ship, operated by the German airship company Zeppelin-Staaken, was on a transatlantic flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA. Suddenly, without warning, the Akron took to the air, lifting off unexpectedly at an altitude of around 15,000 feet. The cause of this sudden ascent remains a mystery, but theories include a sudden change in temperature or an uncontrolled release of hydrogen gas. The event was catastrophic: the Akron reached an altitude of over 20,000 feet before plummeting back to the earth. As the ship began to descend, Langenfeld and Saxenmeyer managed to escape by clinging to a rope that had been thrown overboard during the ascent. However, Eckener was unable to free himself and, along with several other crew members, fell to their deaths some 200 meters below. The exact number of fatalities is still debated, but it is estimated that between 43 and 54 people lost their lives in the disaster. The Akron Accident was a tragic reminder of the risks associated with early aviation technology and the human cost of pushing the boundaries of exploration. This photograph, taken from an unknown source, provides a haunting glimpse into this historical event.
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