At the moment either hypothesis was equally likely, although the android suspected his human colleagues would favor the sabotage theory.
The Hindenburg is a 1975 film inspired by the disaster, but centered around the sabotage theory.
"And speaking of accidents. . .is there any progress on your sabotage theory?"
The United States stressed the lack of evidence to support a sabotage theory and leaned toward mechanical failure.
You had this sabotage theory all cut and dried.
In late September, the sabotage theory was dealt another serious blow.
"You seemed to accept my sabotage theory pretty readily, Lee."
However, it has been suggested that Pruss believed in the sabotage theory because of the guilt faced due to this rushed landing.
Some of these plot elements were based on real bomb threats before the flight began, as well as proponents of the sabotage theory.
Neither the German nor the American investigation endorsed any of the sabotage theories.