But if we come to the second theory, it points to static electricity generated in the atmosphere by the airship. You must have read about static electricity in school. Static charge was said to have built up on Hindenburg’s metal frame. When it sparked, the hydrogen gas in the airship suddenly ignited. It is said that the pilot took a sharp turn which caused the explosion.
Then comes the third theory which focuses on a lightning strike. As we told you, the weather was bad that day. It is theorized that lightning might have struck, which caused the hydrogen to catch fire. Which theory fits the most here? Before we understand this, we need to understand the history of airships.
