# 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.
- Title: Air Force Sergeant Dies in Rappelling Stunt · New York Post
- Summary: Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson, selected to perform dangerous rope rappelling stunt for first time, dies after 170-foot fall at Alamodome. Air Force…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/us-news/air-force-tsgt-ian-patterson-remembered-by-father-after-being-killed-in-alamodome-rope-rappelling-stunt
- Published: 2026-10-22T05:35:57+00:00
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- Topics: air force, ian patterson, rope rappelling, alamodome, utsa, navy, tactical air control party, tsgt, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Air Force sergeant Ian Patterson died after a 170-foot rope rappelling stunt at Alamodome during a college football game.