# Air Force member dies in stadium rappelling fall

> A U.S. Air Force service member assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 died after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling during a pregame ceremony at a UTSA football game on Saturday.
- Title: Air Force member dies in stadium rappelling fall · CBS News
- Summary: A U.S. Air Force service member assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 died after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling…
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- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/news/us-air-force-member-dies-injury-ut-san-antonio-football-stadium
- Published: 2026-10-19T00:51:41+00:00
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## Airman falls during pregame ceremony
A U.S. Air Force service member assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 fell while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday during a pregame ceremony before UTSA's Salute…
## Service member dies at local hospital
The airman was injured at the stadium and later died at a local hospital. His identity was not immediately released. He was one of four military service members scheduled to participate in the rappelling demonstration.
## Specialists trained to direct strikes
According to an Air Force website, the rappelling team were specialists who embed with Army and Marine units and help direct air and artillery strikes from forward ground locations.
## Game proceeds after death confirmed
UTSA defeated Navy thirty-eight to thirty-four on Saturday.The American Conference said the decision to play was made before the airman's death was confirmed.

> In accordance with conference bylaws and with the support of both participating member institutions, the conference made the decision to continue the game.
## University activates support services
UTSA president Taylor Eighmy said the day intended for camaraderie and celebration was marked by profound sadness. The university activated wellbeing services to support faculty, staff and students emotionally affected by the incident.

> What was intended to be a day of camaraderie, tradition and celebration has been marked by profound sadness.
## Coach reflects on tragedy's impact
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor told reporters the accident was heartbreaking and tragic. He said the crowd of over twenty-three thousand people showed the effect immediately when players arrived. The game was delayed about ten minutes.

> You could tell the energy was just gone. It just really puts things in perspective.
## Key takeaway

An Air Force service member died after falling during a rappelling demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio before a UTSA football game on Saturday.