Cause of turbine blade break unknown, Local news
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It stands idle on the northeast side of Tipton County, one of its three blades broken off. But more than two weeks after wind turbine G14 lost its blade, it is still unclear why, and when the turbine will be back up and running.
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Annual failure rates of offshore wind turbine parts and corresponding
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Gloucester Wind Turbine: Blade Falls Off 400-foot Structure – NBC Boston
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Photos: What happens to wind turbine blades after they're replaced?
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Blade of wind turbine in Findlay breaks off Monday
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Inspection finds no additional 'imminent' concerns after blade falls from wind turbine
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Updated with photo/video: Blade breaks off wind turbine east of Enid, News
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Cause of fallen wind turbine blade near Stuart under investigation
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Wyoming Father & Son Explore Turbine Recycling
Better Plan: The Trouble With Industrial Wind Farms in Wisconsin - Today's Special Feature - 8/20/10 Double Feature: Pictures of last month's Invenergy wind turbine blade failures AND Who's fueling the myth