The airman was injured during a pregame military demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio and later died at a local hospital.
The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known.
Technical Sgt. Ian Patterson died after falling more than 150 feet during a fast-rope demonstration at the Alamodome on Saturday.
On camera, US soldier falls while rappelling from 170-foot stadium roof, dies
A US airman died after falling 150 feet during a pre-game rappelling demonstration at the Alamodome before UTSA’s game against the Naval Academy.
An Air Force service member has died after a pre-game stunt went horribly wrong before Saturday's game between UTSA and the U.S. Naval Academy.
The fall occurred during pregame ceremonies for the University of Texas at San Antonio’s annual military appreciation game against Navy, an event that traditionally includes rappelling demonstrations
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