Air Force officer dies after fall during pregame rappel at UTSA game
An Air Force officer died after falling from the Alamodome rafters during a rappelling display before UTSA's Saturday game against Navy, and an investigation is under way.
An Air Force officer died after falling while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome in San Antonio. The fall happened during a pregame display ahead of UTSA's Saturday home game against Navy, The Guardian reports.
The display was part of UTSA's Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night. The Guardian reports the man landed on the field. He was treated there, then taken off on a stretcher. He died of his injuries at a local hospital.
The Guardian reports that Nellis Air Force Base said he belonged to the 6th Combat Training Squadron. That unit helps train military members to rappel from helicopters. He has not been named.
Fox News reports that he was a tactical air controller who lost control during the rappel. It says an investigation has been opened.
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- The GuardianAir Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against NavySun, Oct 18, 10:03 AM EDT
- Fox NewsInvestigation launched after Air Force airman fatally falls before UTSA football gameSun, Oct 18, 3:55 PM EDT
- The GuardianAirman who died in rappelling accident at Texas college football game identifiedMon, Oct 19, 8:46 AM EDT
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