Chris Phatswe, an Air Botswana pilot, executed a dramatic unauthorized takeoff with an ATR 42 aircraft from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The incident unfolded when Phatswe, against all regulations, breached security protocols to gain access to the plane. Witnesses reported that the plane took off erratically and shortly thereafter, it crashed into two grounded aircraft on the airfield, leading to a catastrophic failure that resulted in the pilot's death. Emergency services were promptly deployed, but the impact left a significant mark on the airport and the airline's operations. Damage to the two aircraft was extensive, and the crash raised many questions about internal safety checks at the airline and the airport. Authorities quickly launched an investigation into the incident to understand the circumstances that allowed a pilot to steal an aircraft so easily. The shocking nature of the events and the loss of life prompted discussions about the necessary reforms in aviation security, particularly how to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.