Title:
A Fatal Steamboat Springs Epic E1000 Accident
Topic:
What Lessons Can We Learn?
Speaker(s):
Steve Thibault
Brief Description:
On February 13, 2026, an Epic E1000 flew into terrain while flying the RNAV Z RWY 32 approach into Steamboat Springs, CO (KSBS), killing all four people onboard. This presentation is not focused on the cause of the accident, rather, it is intended to offer some valuable tips regarding: 1. How to plan for a flight like this; 2. The risks associated with a RNAV approach, while using LNAV minimums and the Garmin Advisory Glide Path (LNAV+V); 3. The “Red Flags” found on the instrument approach charts. In order to safely and correctly navigate with your GPS don’t miss this seminar.
Select Number:
GL15144470
Location of Seminar:
Buffalo Municipal Airport
1305 County Road 134
Hangar B
Buffalo, MN 55313
Directions to Venue:
Seminar in Hangar B
Airport is located southeast of the City of Buffalo off of Highway 55. Turn north on County Road 134 (at the Kwik Trip) and the airport will be on your right just past Menards. It is easy to find using GPS/map apps.
Signs will be provided to guide you to parking.
Self serve fuel available with credit card.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KCFE
Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
73
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A special thank you to the members of EAA Chapter 878, Chris Fredrick, Manager, Buffalo Airport, and the City of Buffalo for their support and help in planning the 2026 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering.
Minnesota Pilots Association (MNPA) charges non-members to attend GMAG event but each of the individual seminars are free of charge.
Please visit https://mnpilots.org/gmag for information on fees. MNPA members attend GMAG for free.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: