N505JL — 1999 Dg-flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500MB
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N505JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5E-187B3
- Manufacturer
- Dg-flugzeugbau Gmbh
- Model
- DG-500MB
- Year
- 1999
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- Ama/expr Unknown Eng
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Coffield Alan — Canyon Lake, CA
Accident & incident history
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.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1999 Dg-flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500MB).
- Sep 16, 2025registered — Coffield Alan
Frequently asked
- Has N505JL been in an accident?
- Yes. N505JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N505JL?
- N505JL is a 1999 Dg-flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500MB (glider), serial number 5E-187B3.
- Who is N505JL registered to?
- N505JL is registered to Coffield Alan of Canyon Lake, CA. Registration status: active.
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