LZ_129, also known as the Hindenburg, was a German airship that operated in the 1930s. It was a large rigid airship, measuring about 804 feet in length, and was primarily used for passenger travel and transatlantic flights. The Hindenburg was filled with hydrogen, a highly flammable gas, which contributed to its tragic fate. On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg caught fire while attempting to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 36 people and marked the end of the airship era. The incident raised concerns about the safety of airships and led to a decline in their use for commercial travel.