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US Air Force Serviceman Dies Following Tragic Fall During Stadium Display
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:12
US Air Force Serviceman Dies Following Tragic Fall During Stadium Display
- •A US Air Force serviceman tragically died after falling approximately 150 feet from the roof of the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio during a pregame rappelling stunt.
- •The incident occurred on Saturday night in front of over 20,000 spectators ahead of a college football game between the University of Texas at San Antonio and Navy.
- •Reports indicate the serviceman lost control and descended too quickly before hitting the ground, prompting immediate emergency response.
- •Medics treated him on the field before he was rushed to a nearby hospital in life-threatening condition, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
- •Nellis Air Force Base confirmed the death of the serviceman, who was a member of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, and stated that an investigation is underway.
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A US Air Force serviceman tragically died after falling around 150 feet from the roof of the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio during a pregame rappelling stunt.
The incident took place ahead of a college football game between the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Navy, which was part of UTSA's annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night.
The serviceman was reportedly a member of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, a unit associated with training tactical air controllers who coordinate and direct air support for ground forces.
