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Rotor and Nacelle Fall From Havixbeck Wind Turbine, No Injuries Reported

Investigators secured the site, with two identical turbines taken offline as a precaution.

Overview

  • Authorities in Kreis Coesfeld said the turbine's upper assembly fell onto a nearby field in Havixbeck on Monday morning.
  • The cause of the structural failure remains undetermined, and a formal investigation is underway.
  • The accident site was cordoned off, and officials reported no indication of danger to local residents.
  • The district instructed the operator to temporarily shut down two structurally identical turbines for safety checks.
  • The affected unit has a hub height of more than 125 meters, underscoring the scale of the collapse.