Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
Just after midnight on Friday, February 13th, an Epic E1000 registered as N98FK crashed just outside of Steamboat Springs (KSBS) in Colorado.
00:00 Introduction
01:17 About the Flight
02:52 Approach Analysis
04:18 NTSB Considerations
05:00 Takeaways
05:30 Risks
07:44 Circling
08:39 Personal Minimums
08:58 Final Thoughts
A Message from ASI Staff:
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Just after midnight on Friday, February 13th, an Epic E1000 registered as N98FK crashed just outside of Steamboat Springs (KSBS) in Colorado.
00:00 Introduction
01:17 About the Flight
02:52 Approach Analysis
04:18 NTSB Considerations
05:00 Takeaways
05:30 Risks
07:44 Circling
08:39 Personal Minimums
08:58 Final Thoughts
A Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work. bit.ly/AOPASafetyDonate
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/joinforsafety
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on X:
https://x.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Instagram:
instagram.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Facebook:
facebook.com/flywithaopa
#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying
