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After you file
Yes if you have the 2016 software. Just start a new tax return and reproduce the original return exactally as filed. The print for filing so TurboTax will think that you mail filed. Then you will be able to amend using the new .tax2016 data file that appears to be what was actually filed.
Amended returns can only be mailed. It is suggested that it be mailed certified with return receipt (or other tracking service) to verify that the IRS receives it.
See this TurboTax FAQ for detailed amend instructions:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed
-- Amended returns can only be mailed - allow 8-12 weeks - can take up to 16 weeks (4 months) for processing.
You can check the status of the amended return here, but allow 3 weeks after mailing.
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return