# Service Member Dies in Rappelling Accident

> Airman killed during UTSA football game rappel demonstration.
- Title: Service Member Dies in Rappelling Accident · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Airman killed during UTSA football game rappel demonstration. An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died after rappelling accident at UTSA vs Naval Academy…
- Keywords: nells air force base, ut san antonio, us naval academy, rappelling accident, college football game, service member, news, local, Service, Member, Dies, Rappelling
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/18/service-member-killed-rappelling-accident-before-college-football-game
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:17:09.714+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nells air force base, ut san antonio, us naval academy, rappelling accident, college football game, service member, news, local
## Service member killed
An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died after rappelling accident at UTSA football game.
## Rappelling incident details
The service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 and attempting to rappel from rafters before the Salute to Armed Forces event.
## UTSA president statement
UTSA President Taylor Eighmy called the incident tragic, stating it was meant to be a day of camaraderie but became marked by profound sadness.
## Key takeaway

An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died after rappelling accident at UTSA vs Naval Academy football game.