Why did the Hindenburg disaster bring an end to the airship era?

When the Hindenburg crashed in 1937, the Zeppelin was a favorite mode of transportation for going across the ocean. However, after the crash in Manchester Township, New Jersey, in May of 1937, that came to an end.There were a plethora of theories on what actually caused the crash, and many have published books on what might have caused the Zeppelin to catch fire.

However, film was also in use, and the wreck of the Hindenburg was captured. Many people were able to see the destruction caused and lost faith in using the Zeppelin to travel. While the Hindenburg was carrying almost 100 people compiled of passengers and crew, 36 of them perished in the accident. Most of them were trapped, unable to escape.

The Hindenburg rolled after it crashed to the ground, and the escape door was jammed shut. Some of the fatalities were caused by those jumping from the burning wreckage to their deaths, while others perished from smoke inhalation, extensive burns, and from being burned to death within the fiery blaze.

After the crash, flying as a mode of transportation was written off as dangerous, and many returned to the safer method of traveling by ship to overseas destinations. Until later improvements were made to aircraft, the mass populace stayed away from traveling by air.