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Wind (onshore)United StatesEIR-0527

Onshore wind turbine reported to have collapsed in calm conditions, second turbine reported struck by lightning

2025Published 7 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

SignificantMechanicalProvisional
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turbine out of service for about •• daysShown in the record →Full estimate
Where
central United States
What
onshore wind turbine collapsed in calm conditions
What
separate turbine struck by lightning
Cause
Not reported

What happened

In 2025, a report described an onshore wind turbine in the central United States collapsing on a day characterised as calm, and a separate turbine being struck by lightning. The report does not state whether the two events involved the same wind farm. The date, extent of damage, any injuries, turbine type and age, and whether operations were suspended were not reported. Only a headline and short summary were available, so the circumstances of both events remain unconfirmed.

Contributing factors

Not reported. The available source does not state a cause for either event.

Lessons learned

  1. An onshore wind turbine collapsed in calm conditions, so operators should check tower integrity and bolt tension on a fixed schedule even without extreme wind.
  2. A turbine was struck by lightning, so operators should test lightning protection systems, receptors and earthing continuity at exposed sites.

More lessons on structural integrity and turbines, weather and external hazards, from every incident on the register.

Not yet known

  • Date of the events
  • Extent of damage
  • Turbine type and age
  • Whether operations were suspended

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Source

reneweconomy.com.au

Published 2026-09-07. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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