Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy

Man treated on field before being taken to hospital

Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy

TL;DR

  • An Air Force officer died following a fall from the Alamodome rafters before a UTSA football game.
  • The officer was participating in a rappelling event as part of a military appreciation night.
  • He fell onto the field, received on-field treatment, and was taken to a hospital where he passed away.
  • The incident caused a delay to the game's start.
  • The officer was part of the 6th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base.