Air Force Sergeant Dies After 170-Foot Rappel Fall at Alamodome

Air Force Sergeant Dies After 170-Foot Rappel Fall at Alamodome

Air Force officials said Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson died after falling about 170 feet during a rope-rappelling demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, and the New York Post reported the fall occurred during the pre-game ceremony for the UTSA-Navy football game. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

ESPN reported that a member of the Air Force died after a rappel accident during the same pre-game ceremony, and the Guardian identified the service member as Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson, a 15-year veteran. The Sun said the incident prompted an Air Force investigation into the cause of the fall.

参与者

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

地点

Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States

文章

2026年十月22日
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Air Force TSgt Ian Patterson remembered by father after being killed in Alamodome rope rappelling stunt
Air Force TSgt Ian Patterson remembered by father after being killed in Alamodome rope rappelling stunt

New York Post • 10月22日 05:35

Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran, fell 170 feet during a rope-rappelling demonstration before a college football game at the Alamodome and later died at a hospital.

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2026年十月21日
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Troubling detail about moments before Air Force sergeant plunged 170ft to his death at stadium revealed by ex-Navy pilot
Troubling detail about moments before Air Force sergeant plunged 170ft to his death at stadium revealed by ex-Navy pilot

The Sun • 10月21日 17:54

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson fell from the rafters during a military rappelling display at the Alamodome in San Antonio, prompting an Air Force investigation into the cause of the accident.

可信度 55% 操纵 30% 中立
2026年十月19日
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Airman who died in rappelling accident at Texas college football game identified
Airman who died in rappelling accident at Texas college football game identified

The Guardian • 10月19日 12:46

Tech Sgt Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran, was killed when he fell from the Alamodome rafters during a rappelling display before the UTSA-Navy football game.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立
Air Force identifies airman killed in fall during UTSA-Navy pregame ceremony at Alamodome
Air Force identifies airman killed in fall during UTSA-Navy pregame ceremony at Alamodome

WOAI • 10月19日 12:26

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran and 2022 Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the Year, died after a mishap during a military rappelling demonstration before the UTSA-Navy football game.

可信度 72% 操纵 9% 中立
Service member dies after incident at college football game
Service member dies after incident at college football game

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 10月19日 08:01

A military service member assigned to the Air Force 6th Combat Training Squadron died after a fall during a pregame rappelling demonstration at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Salute to Armed Forces football game.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson identified as airman killed in Alamodome fall during UTSA pregame
Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson identified as airman killed in Alamodome fall during UTSA pregame

New York Post • 10月19日 06:01

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran, died after a fast-rope demonstration went wrong before a UTSA football game, prompting statements of condolence from military and university officials.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立
Service member dies after falling during demonstration before college football game in San Antonio
Service member dies after falling during demonstration before college football game in San Antonio

NBC News • 10月19日 05:00

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after falling from the rafters during a pregame demonstration at the Alamodome before a UTSA-Navy football game.

可信度 78% 操纵 7% 中立
2026年十月18日
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U.S. service member dies after rappelling incident at UT San Antonio football stadium
U.S. service member dies after rappelling incident at UT San Antonio football stadium

CBS News • 10月18日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 9% 中立
Air Force officer dies after fall while rappelling before UTSA's game vs. Navy at Alamodome
Air Force officer dies after fall while rappelling before UTSA's game vs. Navy at Alamodome

Yahoo Sports • 10月18日 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.

可信度 71% 操纵 8% 中立
Air Force: Service member died from fall before Navy-UTSA game
Air Force: Service member died from fall before Navy-UTSA game

ESPN • 10月18日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立
Military member hurt in fall from rafters during UTSA pregame rappel
Military member hurt in fall from rafters during UTSA pregame rappel

ESPN • 10月18日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Soldier falls while rappelling from ceiling before UTSA football game at Alamodome
Soldier falls while rappelling from ceiling before UTSA football game at Alamodome

KSAT • 10月18日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立