On July 16, 2023, a fatal aviation incident occurred when Sky Cabs flight SCB 701, a flight from Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bangkok-Don Muang International Airport (BKK), experienced a catastrophic crash. The flight crew, led by the Captain, initiated a return flight from Bangkok after a 4-hour and 20-minute ground time. Upon arrival in Bangkok, the crew received weather reports prior to departure, and the aircraft was refueled, adding 6681 kg of fuel. The flight SCB 702 departed Bangkok, and the scheduled flight time for Bangkok-Colombo was five hours and twenty minutes. The flight crew radioed a warning to Colombo Director at 16:16 regarding a significant weather event ? a valid signal for up to 1415 UTC, Colombo FIR CBs, Thunderstorms, including Colombo and Ratmalana airfields. The controller subsequently radioed, ‘There is a valid signal up to 1415 UTC, Colombo FIR CBs, Thunderstorms were found having tops up to FL360 over Sri Lanka including Colombo and Ratmalana airfields, and contact Colombo Director on 132.4 Mhz.’ At 16:40, the controller radioed, ‘There is a valid signal up to 1415 UTC, Colombo FIR CBs, Thunderstorms were found having tops up to FL360 over Sri Lanka including Colombo and Ratmalana airfields, and contact Colombo Director on 132.4 Mhz.’ The crew reported an unsuccessful ILS approach to runway 04. Following this, the aircraft’s engines stopped, and the propellers feathered, resulting in a controlled glide. The aircraft crashed on coconut trees, causing significant damage. The left wing separated first, followed by the right wing, leading to complete engine failure. Four engines were lost, and the aircraft entered a controlled glide. The incident involved multiple fires where the main wing tank and APU were extinguished on its own. The aircraft’s cause was identified as fuel starvation, compounded by violations of Air Navigation Regulations, crew failure to declare an emergency, adverse weather conditions, lack of effective communication with the flight crew, and inadequate oversight by the Department of Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka. The incident stemmed from a combination of factors including violation of Air Navigation Regulations, insufficient crew communication, adverse weather conditions, and a lack of established air traffic control procedures, ultimately leading to a preventable accident.On July 16, 2023, a fatal aviation incident occurred when Sky Cabs flight SCB 701, a flight from Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bangkok-Don Muang International Airport (BKK), experienced a catastrophic crash. The flight crew, led by the Captain, initiated a return flight from Bangkok after a 4-hour and 20-minute ground time. Upon arrival in Bangkok, the crew received weather reports prior to departure, and the aircraft was refueled, adding 6681 kg of fuel. The flight SCB 702 departed Bangkok, and the scheduled flight time for Bangkok-Colombo was five hours and twenty minutes. The flight crew radioed a warning to Colombo Director at 16:16 regarding a significant weather event ? a valid signal for up to 1415 UTC, Colombo FIR CBs, Thunderstorms, including Colombo and Ratmalana airfields. The controller subsequently radioed, ‘There is a valid signal up to 1415 UTC, Colombo FIR CBs, Thunderstorms were found having tops up to FL360 over Sri Lanka including Colombo and Ratmalana airfields, and contact Colombo Director on 132.4 Mhz.’ At 16:40, the controller radioed, ‘There is a valid signal up to 1415 UTC, Colombo FIR CBs, Thunderstorms were found having tops up to FL360 over Sri Lanka including Colombo and Ratmalana airfields, and contact Colombo Director on 132.4 Mhz.’ The crew reported an unsuccessful ILS approach to runway 04. Following this, the aircraft’s engines stopped, and the propellers feathered, resulting in a controlled glide. The aircraft crashed on coconut trees, causing significant damage. The left wing separated first, followed by the right wing, leading to complete engine failure. Four engines were lost, and the aircraft entered a controlled glide. The incident involved multiple fires where the main wing tank and APU were extinguished on its own. The aircraft’s cause was identified as fuel starvation, compounded by violations of Air Navigation Regulations, crew failure to declare an emergency, adverse weather conditions, lack of effective communication with the flight crew, and inadequate oversight by the Department of Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka. The incident stemmed from a combination of factors including violation of Air Navigation Regulations, insufficient crew communication, adverse weather conditions, and a lack of established air traffic control procedures, ultimately leading to a preventable accident.