Air Force service member dies after pregame rappel fall at San Antonio stadium

Air Force service member dies after pregame rappel fall at San Antonio stadium

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An Air Force service member died after falling while rappelling during a pregame ceremony at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Air Force officials said. The member was attempting to descend from the stadium ceiling when the rope failed, and he was taken to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident has triggered an investigation and the university has offered support services to the family.

Actors

soldier University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) San Antonio Fire Department Adrian Corey (witness)

Locations

Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Articles

October 18, 2026
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Air Force member dies after fall during pregame rappel at UTSA stadium
Air Force member dies after fall during pregame rappel at UTSA stadium

CBS News • 18 Oct 14:57

A U.S. Air Force service member injured while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling died at a hospital, prompting an investigation and university support services.

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Air Force officer dies after falling while rappelling before UTSA-Navy game at Alamodome
Air Force officer dies after falling while rappelling before UTSA-Navy game at Alamodome

Yahoo Sports • 18 Oct 12:55

An Air Force officer from the 6th Combat Training Squadron died after a fall during a pre-game rappelling demonstration at the UTSA vs. Navy football match in San Antonio.

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Air Force service member dies after fall during pregame rappel at Alamodome
Air Force service member dies after fall during pregame rappel at Alamodome

ESPN • 18 Oct 12:34

A member of the Air Force died from injuries sustained while attempting to rappel during a pregame ceremony before the UTSA-Navy football game, according to Air Force officials.

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Service member injured in pregame rappel accident at UTSA-Navy football game
Service member injured in pregame rappel accident at UTSA-Navy football game

ESPN • 18 Oct 03:23

A military service member fell while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters before the UTSA vs. Navy game and was taken to a hospital, prompting the university to activate support services.

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Soldier Injured in Fall During Pre-Game Ceremony at Alamodome
Soldier Injured in Fall During Pre-Game Ceremony at Alamodome

KSAT • 18 Oct 02:59

A service member fell while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling before a UTSA football game and was taken to a hospital; his condition has not been disclosed.

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