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US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game

US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game

Summary

A US Air Force member, Sgt Ian Patterson, died after falling while descending from the ceiling of the Alamodome stadium in Texas before a college football game. The incident is under investigation, and the game continued as planned.

Key Facts

  • Sgt Ian Patterson was an instructor with the US Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio.
  • He fell from about 170 feet (52 meters) during a ceremony before the game between UT San Antonio and the Naval Academy.
  • Patterson died later in the hospital from his injuries.
  • The game went on since the decision was made before his death was confirmed.
  • He had served 15 years in the military and was highly decorated.
  • In 2022, Patterson was named Air Force Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the Year.
  • The US Air Force and UTSA expressed condolences to his family and colleagues.
  • The cause of the fall is being investigated.
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