Days That Shook the World

Season 2, Episode 1

Episode Title: Disaster in the Sky: The Hindenburg / Challenger Disaster

Air Date: 2004-09-27

Overview:

6 May 1937 And 27 January 1986. Two traumatic air disasters highlighting the human cost of aviation: the transatlantic crossing of the luxurious airship Hindenburg ends in disaster while tragic events accompany the launch of the Challenger space shuttle.