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Sports · October 18, 2026

Air Force: Service member died from fall before Navy-UTSA game

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A U.S. Air Force service member died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration at the Alamodome prior to the Navy-UTSA football game on Saturday. The airman, assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, was part of a ceremony for UTSA's Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans game. Witnesses and local media reported the individual fell from the rafters in an uncontrolled manner and landed on the field. The service member was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. The Air Force has not yet released the individual's name, and the incident is currently under investigation.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • A U.S. Air Force service member died after falling during a pregame ceremony at the Alamodome.
  • The incident occurred before the Navy vs. UTSA football game.
  • The service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2.
  • The fall occurred while rappelling from the stadium rafters/ceiling.
  • The individual died at a local hospital.
  • The incident is under investigation.
  • The name of the service member has not been released.

Reported by only some outlets

  • UTSA coach Jeff Traylor kept his team in the locker room during medical treatment.
  • The game was temporarily delayed due to the incident.
  • One of four service members slipped down the rope in an uncontrolled manner.
  • The crowd attendance was 23,297.
  • The San Antonio Fire Department transported the airman to the hospital.

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