A life in brief
US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified
Compiled Oct 19

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome in San Antonio
- SaturdayPatterson fell while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome before the game
- After the fallHe was treated on the field for several minutes and taken away
- Following the fallOfficials delayed the start of the game for about 10 minutes
- After kickoffUTSA played Navy and won 38-34
- After the incidentPatterson was taken to a hospital
- SubsequentlyPatterson died from his injuries
“This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing”

