Airman Dies in Rappelling Accident at San Antonio’s Alamodome
An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died in a rappelling accident at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, prior to a college football game between the University of Texas at San Antonio and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Lafayette, IN, October 18, 2026 —
An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died in a rappelling accident at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, before a college football game between the University of Texas at San Antonio and the U.S. Naval Academy, according to the information provided about the incident.
The summary does not identify the airman or provide the date of the accident. It also does not specify when, during preparations for the game, the rappelling took place or describe the circumstances of the incident. No further details about the airman’s role or the purpose of the rappelling activity were provided.
The information available does not state whether an investigation is underway, identify any agencies involved, or describe any findings. It also does not provide details about any response at the Alamodome after the accident.
The death occurred before the scheduled college football matchup between UTSA and the Naval Academy. The summary does not say whether the accident affected the game or other event activities.
Further information, including the airman’s identity, the precise timing and circumstances of the accident, and any official statements or investigative updates, was not included in the information provided. Those details remain unconfirmed here.
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