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US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified

Compiled Oct 19

US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified
US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified · Photo: The Associated Press

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome in San Antonio

  1. Saturday
    Patterson fell while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome before the game
  2. After the fall
    He was treated on the field for several minutes and taken away
  3. Following the fall
    Officials delayed the start of the game for about 10 minutes
  4. After kickoff
    UTSA played Navy and won 38-34
  5. After the incident
    Patterson was taken to a hospital
  6. Subsequently
    Patterson died from his injuries

“This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing”

Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills

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