FAA Suspends Steamboat Springs Approach After Fatal Crash

February 23, 2026

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High-Risk RNAV Procedure Grounded Amid Safety Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended the RNAV (GPS) Z approach to Runway 32 at Steamboat Springs Airport in Colorado after a fatal crash of an Epic E1000 during an overnight arrival. The agency issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) declaring the procedure ‘NA’ for ’not available’ until at least October 1, 2026. The move comes as pilots and analysts scrutinize the procedure, which has been called ’the most dangerous in America.’ The FAA’s decision was reported by AeroTime.

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771876890147-2804

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-pulls-steamboat-springs-rnav-approach-epic-e1000-crash

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FAA Suspends Steamboat Springs Approach After Fatal Crash

February 23, 2026

1 min read

High-Risk RNAV Procedure Grounded Amid Safety Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended the RNAV (GPS) Z approach to Runway 32 at Steamboat Springs Airport in Colorado after a fatal crash of an Epic E1000 during an overnight arrival. The agency issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) declaring the procedure ‘NA’ for ’not available’ until at least October 1, 2026. The move comes as pilots and analysts scrutinize the procedure, which has been called ’the most dangerous in America.’ The FAA’s decision was reported by AeroTime.

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aviation safety FAA regulations instrument approach pilot training aircraft equipment

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771876890147-2804

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-pulls-steamboat-springs-rnav-approach-epic-e1000-crash