Alamodome fast-rope demonstration fall

Air Force service member dies after falling during pregame fast-rope demonstration at Alamodome before UTSA-Navy football game.

2 stories200 sourcesUpdated Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026
A service member lost control and fell at high speed in an Alamodome pregame rappel before UTSA-Navy on Oct. 17.
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Oct 19, 2026
Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran and instructor, died after falling from the Alamodome rafters during a pregame fast-rope demonstration before UTSA’s football game against Navy.
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Service Member Hospitalized After Alamodome Fall

A service member lost control and fell at high speed in an Alamodome pregame rappel before UTSA-Navy on Oct. 17, was treated on the field about 10 minutes, then stretchered to a hospital.

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Air Force Identifies Sergeant Killed in Alamodome Fast-Rope Fall

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran and instructor, died after falling from the Alamodome rafters during a pregame fast-rope demonstration before UTSA’s football game against Navy. The incident is under investigation, and Air Force officials said they are supporting his family and fellow service members.

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