Newsworthy deaths in 1933

The transcript describes the United States Airship Accra and its crew's bravery as they embarked on a daring flight into the night. It also highlights the determination of an exiled Italian air chief who sought world fame, culminating in a dramatic and tragic event.

What significance does the name 'Akron' hold in the context of the text?

What dramatic event is referred to in the text?