Blade failure on GE 5.3-158 Cypress turbine in Germany
2022Published 25 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Germany
- Manufacturer
- GE Renewable Energy
- What
- Blade failure on GE 5.3-158 Cypress wind turbine
- Cause
- Not reported
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What happened
GE Renewable Energy was reported to have suffered a blade failure at one of its GE 5.3-158 Cypress wind turbines in Germany. The report said the same model had already had a similar incident at a wind farm in Sweden the previous year. The site, the date of the failure, any injuries and the extent of the damage were not stated in the report.
Contributing factors
Not reported.
Lessons learned
- A second blade failure on the GE 5.3-158 Cypress model should prompt inspection of all similar turbines.
- Nearby turbines should remain offline until debris risk from a blade failure is assessed.
More lessons on structural integrity and turbines, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- Site of the failure
- Date of the failure
- Injuries if any
- Extent of the damage
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Published 2026-09-25. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
