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Wind turbine collapses near Kildare in northern Oklahoma

2025Published 9 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where
private farm east of Kildare in Kay County, northern Oklahoma
What
wind turbine collapsed with debris scattered across a field
Injuries
None reported
Response
Firefighters responded at about 7:20 a.m.
Cause
Not reported

What happened

A wind turbine collapsed on a private farm east of Kildare in Kay County, northern Oklahoma, with debris scattered across a field. Firefighters responded to a report of the downed turbine at about 7:20 a.m. Residents at least four miles away reported hearing the sound. Fire officials described the collapse as unusual because it was not a windy day. No injuries or fires were reported. The cause has not been reported, and which company operated this turbine has not been confirmed.

Contributing factors

The cause has not been reported. Officials said the collapse was unusual because it was not a windy day.

Lessons learned

  1. A turbine can collapse on a calm day, so structural checks must cover fatigue and defects even without high wind.
  2. Debris from a collapsed turbine can spread across a field, so operators must secure the site promptly.
  3. When the operator of a failed turbine is unclear, quick identification is needed to start the investigation.

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Not yet known

  • Cause of the collapse
  • Turbine model and age
  • Downtime and repair cost

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Source

oklahoman.com

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

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