18.10.2026 17:10
A military demonstration held before an American football game watched by thousands in the US state of Texas ended in disaster. A commando attempting to descend onto the field by rope from the stadium roof fell from a height of about 52 meters and was seriously injured. The soldier, who was taken to hospital after initial treatment by medical teams, lost his life, while the terrifying moments were watched second by second by spectators in the stands.
The military demonstration held before the game in the US state of Texas ended in tragedy. A US Air Force service member attempting to descend by rope from the stadium roof, approximately 52 meters high, lost control and fell to the ground. The severely injured soldier died in the hospital where he was taken. The incident, witnessed by thousands of people, caused great panic in the stadium.
HE CRASHED TO THE GROUND IN FRONT OF 23,000 SPECTATORS
The incident occurred before the match played between the football teams of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the Naval Academy at the Alamodome Stadium in San Antonio.
As part of the event organized to honor members of the armed forces and veterans, four soldiers began descending onto the field on ropes from the stadium roof. However, one of the soldiers lost control during the descent, slid rapidly downward, and crashed into the ground.
HE WAS TREATED ON THE FIELD FOR MINUTES
Following the disastrous fall, medical teams quickly arrived on the field. The soldier, who was treated for about 10 minutes, was then taken to the hospital. However, despite all interventions, he could not be saved.
There were 23,297 spectators in the stadium during the incident. Due to what happened, the start of the match was delayed by about 10 minutes.
THE SOLDIER'S IDENTITY WAS NOT DISCLOSED
An investigation was launched after the death of the soldier serving in the 2nd Detachment of the US Air Force's 6th Combat Training Squadron. Authorities reported that the investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
The identity of the soldier who lost his life has not yet been shared with the public.