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Service member who died after rappelling incident at UT San Antonio game identified

Service member who died after rappelling incident at UT San Antonio game identified

Summary

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a military member with 15 years of service, died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration at a University of Texas at San Antonio football game. The accident happened while he was descending on a rope from the stadium rafters.

Key Facts

  • The deceased is Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson.
  • He had served in the military for 15 years.
  • The incident occurred during a pregame aerial demonstration.
  • Patterson was rappelling, which means descending on a rope.
  • The event took place at a UT San Antonio football game.
  • He fell from the rafters of the stadium.
  • This was part of the pregame activities before the college football game.
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