Airman dies after uncontrolled rappel from Alamodome rafters before UTSA-Navy game
A U.S. Air Force service member died on October 17, 2026, after falling from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame military tribute for the UTSA-Navy football game. The incident, part of UTSA’s annual Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans event, involved a rappelling demonstration by four military members. The airman, assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, suffered a life-threatening injury and died at a local hospital. The Air Force has not released the individual's name, and the incident is under investigation.