Hero Blimp Pilot Dies in Crash

June 13: A Goodyear blimp crashes near the venue of the Hessentag festival in Oberursel, Germany. The pilot has been called a hero for having his passengers jump to safety while he stayed onboard. (EPA)

June 12: A blimp crashes near the venue of the Hessentag festival in Oberursel, Germany. (EPA)

June 12: A blimp hovers shortly before it crashes near the venue of the Hessentag festival in Oberursel, Germany. (EPA)