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Hindenburg Disaster Survivors

The Hindenburg disaster, a fiery catastrophe captured on film, is synonymous with tragic loss of life. The dramatic footage often leads to the impression that everyone on board perished.

What People Remember

People often remember that all passengers and crew aboard the Hindenburg airship died in the disaster.

What's Actually True

Despite the horrific fire, a surprisingly large number of people survived the Hindenburg disaster. Out of 97 people on board (36 passengers, 61 crew), 35 people died (13 passengers, 22 crew), along with one ground crew member, meaning 62 survived.

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