Airman who died in rappelling accident at Texas college football game identified
Summary
Tech Sgt Ian Patterson, an Air Force instructor, died after falling during a rappelling demonstration at the Alamodome before a college football game in San Antonio, Texas. The military is investigating the incident, and the University of Texas at San Antonio and the American Athletic Conference offered support for those affected and continued the game with respect for Patterson’s family and military notification procedures.Key Facts
- Ian Patterson was a Tech Sergeant with 15 years of service in the Air Force special warfare unit.
- The accident happened during a rappelling demonstration before the UTSA vs. Navy football game.
- Patterson fell from the Alamodome rafters while descending feet first in combat gear.
- He was treated on the field and taken away on a gurney but later died.
- Patterson was recognized as the Air Force special warfare enlisted instructor of the year in 2022.
- Four military members were participating in the rappel demonstration, part of their training for rapid rope descents.
- The football game was delayed about 10 minutes but continued afterward to avoid causing more distress.
- UTSA and the American Athletic Conference expressed condolences and provided counseling resources to students and attendees.
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