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Wind Turbine Collapses are Supposedly Rare, but Several Have

The Michigan wind turbine supplied energy to the Northport Leelanau Township Water Treatment plant. In June, another GE wind turbine bent in half and crashed into the ground near
Summary of Wind Turbine Accident data to 31 March 2025

149 were wind industry and direct support workers (divers, construction, maintenance, engineers, etc), or small turbine owner/operators. 100 were public fatalities, including workers not directly dependent
How Many Accidents Are Caused by Wind Turbines?

Learn how many accidents are caused by wind turbines and what legal rights injured workers have. The Morgan Legal Group helps victims pursue compensation after wind farm incidents
Five dead after fall during wind turbine installation

Five workers died while installing a Goldwind wind turbine in China after the platform they were standing on collapsed, with a local authority having now issued a damning report into the
What are the causes of the accidents that happen with wind turbines

While wind power is generally considered safe, accidents do occur, highlighting the need for robust safety measures and a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes.
2024 Wind Turbine Accidents Raise Global Safety Concerns

Wind turbine-related accidents surge in 2024, spotlighting industry safety and environmental challenges. The wind energy industry faced heightened scrutiny in 2024 following a
Accidents — Friends Against Wind

Four men were killed after their plane collided with a wind turbine in South Dakota during foggy weather.
20-year-old wind turbine collapses on road amid light winds

A harrowing accident occurred in Yeongdeok, on the eastern coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do, where a large wind turbine column collapsed and covered a road. Around 4:40 p.m. on the 2nd, at a wind power
A consecutive Vestas turbine accident in the US: Safety and

Three different Vestas turbines have collapsed since April 2024, with the last incident occurring on November 1, 2024. In these accidents, blades were shattered, sometimes resulting in
Wind Turbine Industry''s Fatal Safety Concerns

The wind turbine industry is plagued by fatal accidents, including falls, electrocution, and equipment malfunctions, highlighting the need for robust safety measures.