From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Air Force Sergeant Dies in Rappelling Stunt
Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson, selected to perform dangerous rope rappelling stunt for first time, dies after 170-foot fall at Alamodome.
In brief
Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson, selected to perform dangerous rope rappelling stunt for first time, dies after 170-foot fall at Alamodome. Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson died after a 170-foot rope rappelling stunt at Alamodome during a college football game. Originally reported by New York Post.
Air Force sergeant dies in rappelling accident
Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson died after a 170-foot rope rappelling stunt at Alamodome during a college football game.
Selected for first-time stunt
Patterson was selected to perform the dangerous stunt at the annual show for the first time, his father said.
Father recalls son's military service
Patterson's father described him as a 'wonderful husband and dad' with 15 years of military service.
Attempted rappelling fall
Patterson attempted to rappel from the Alamodome rafters but lost control and fell 170 feet.
Medical response
Medical officials treated Patterson on the field for 10 minutes before he died at a hospital.
Family and military tribute
Patterson's family and fellow Airmen held a fundraiser to honor his memory and continue his mission.
The big picture
Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson died after a 170-foot rope rappelling stunt at Alamodome during a college football game.
