Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy
Summary
An Air Force officer died after falling from the rafters of the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football game against Navy. The officer was participating in a military tribute event and was taken to a hospital but later died from his injuries.Key Facts
- The officer fell while rappelling down from about 170 feet above the field.
- He was part of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, which trains military members to rappel from helicopters.
- The incident happened during UTSA’s Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night.
- The officer was treated on the field and then taken away by stretcher.
- The game start was delayed by about 10 minutes after the fall.
- UTSA and the local Air Force base expressed sadness and offered condolences.
- The officer’s name was not released to the public.
- The crowd at the game reacted noticeably when the fall happened.
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