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Alamodome

The Alamodome is the venue where Airman Ian Patterson, a member of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, fell more than 150 feet during a rappelling demonstration. The incident occurred on October 19, 2026, before a UTSA football game, resulting in the airman's death.

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What to know

  • Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year service member from Fort Stewart, Georgia, fell from the Alamodome rafters during a pregame ceremony. Oct 19
  • The fall occurred during a rappelling demonstration before a college football game between UTSA and the U.S. Naval Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Oct 19
  • Air Force officer fell from rafters during a pregame military demonstration at the Alamodome. Oct 18
  • The fall killed the airman and caused the game to pause briefly. Oct 18
  • Officer fell from rafters during pregame demonstration at Alamodome Oct 17

Timeline

  1. Oct 19, 2026
  2. Oct 18, 2026
  3. Oct 17, 2026
  4. Oct 17, 2026