Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson Identified After Fatal Alamodome Fall

Randy Sartin-Imagn Images via Reuters A service member who died after plummeting to the ground during a pregame aerial demonstration at a college football game has been identified.

U.S.

Air Force Tech.

Sgt.

Ian Patterson, of Fort Stewart, Georgia, died from his injuries after falling around 150 feet from the rafters of the Alamodome stadium before a game between the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Naval Academy.

Patterson had served for 15 years and was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2.

“This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing,” U.S.

Air Force Brig.

Gen.

Scott C.

Mills, 57th Wing commander, said in a statement.

“Tech.

Sgt.

Patterson and his service mattered immensely to our wing, and to the family, friends, and teammates who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.