Air Force officer dies after 170-foot fall from Alamodome rafters
An Air Force officer died Saturday after falling from the Alamodome rafters during a rappelling display before UTSA's game against Navy. The unidentified officer from the 6th Combat Training Squadron fell approximately 170 feet onto the field during a Salute to Armed Forces event. He was treated on-site before being hospitalized, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 14:03 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 14:11 UTC
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