Video of this morning’s Airlander incident
Video of this morning’s Airlander incident: I have some additional information from sources at Cardington and elsewhere that I will post when, and if, permitted to…
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There is NOT a military blimp on the loose
Despite widespread but incorrect reports of a “military blimp” on the loose, the JLENS balloon that broke free from its tether is not a blimp. A…
Today in 1921: Crash of Airship R-38 / ZR-2
On this day in 1921, the British-built airship R-38 — intended for U.S. Navy service as ZR-2 — broke up in the air near Hull…
British Airship R.101 Crashes, Killing 48 – This Day in 1930
On October 5, 1930, the British airship R.101 crashed on a hill in Beauvais, France. The impact was gentle and survivable but the ship was…
Crash of U.S. Navy Dirigible “Shenandoah”: September 3, 1925
On September 3, 1925, the U.S. Navy airship U.S.S. Shenandoah (ZR-1), crashed in Ohio, killing fourteen members of the crew. Shenandoah: A specialized but weak design…
Today in History: The crash of LZ-4 and the Miracle at Echterdingen
Today is the anniversary of the crash of LZ-4 on August 5, 1908. The crash could have been the end of the zeppelin dream, but…
Anniversary of LZ-8 Accident: May 16, 1911
On this day in 1911 the DELAG airliner LZ-8 (Deutschland) was destroyed in an accident. Hugo Eckener was in command of an airship for the…
Film of U.S.S. Akron Accident on February 22, 1932 [Video]
Film of the U.S.S. Akron’s accident at Lakehurst in front of a congressional delegation on February 22, 1932. The cables connecting the ship’s tail to the stern…
Worst Airship Disaster in History: USS Akron – April 4, 1933
Today is the anniversary of the deadliest airship disaster in history, the crash of the U.S.S. Akron on April 4, 1933. The Akron disaster killed…
Thai Blimp Crash
According to news reports the Royal Thai Army’s blimp crashed on December 13. Four crewmembers suffered minor injuries and the airship suffered major damage. According to…
Dramatic (and Disturbing) Photos of the Goodyear Blimp Crash
Dramatic and disturbing photos of the Goodyear blimp crash in Germany have been published by Bild.de. The images were taken by photographer Joachim Storch, who…
Statement by The Lightship Group about Blimp Accident in Germany
The Lightship Group has issued a statement regarding yesterday’s tragic crash of a Goodyear-branded blimp and the death of its pilot, Mike Nerandzic. In an…
Goodyear Blimp Crash in Germany
A Goodyear-branded A-60+ blimp burned and crashed in Germany on Sunday evening in the vicinity of the Reichelsheim airport near Frankfurt. The ship’s pilot was…
U.S.S. Akron Crash: April 4, 1933
Today is the anniversary of the loss of the U.S. Navy airship ZRS-4, U.S.S. Akron, which crashed at sea off the coast of New Jersey…