Fatal Turboprop Accident Occurs Near Steamboat Springs Airport

A 2024 Epic E1000 turboprop crashed on approach to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, killing four people. The aircraft, registered to ALS Aviation LLC, struck terrain on Emerald Mountain roughly three nautical miles south of Bob Adams Airport. The Epic E1000 is a high-performance, single-engine turboprop equipped with advanced safety features, including a terrain proximity warning system. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the accident, which occurred in an area known for its challenging mountainous terrain. The incident was reported by AeroTime.