# NTSB Accident WPR12CA288
> **DG-FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH DG-500MB** · 2012-06-24 · Richland, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12CA288
- **Event ID:** 20120703X02730
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-06-24
- **Location:** Richland, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.305557, -119.304168
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DG-FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
- **Model:** DG-500MB
- **Registration:** N505JL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the spoilers to retract because the right wing spoiler’s lower plate became jammed, which resulted in the glider not having enough lift to make it to the runway surface.

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