Investigation launched after Air Force airman fatally falls before UTSA football game

What happened: An Air Force airman died after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters during UTSA's Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans pregame ceremony before the UTSA-Navy game. The incident is under military investigation. Key numbers: Four officers were scheduled to rappel 15 minutes before kickoff. Kickoff was delayed 10 minutes. Why it matters: UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor called the incident "heartbreaking" and "tragic," saying "the energy was just gone." UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones issued condolences.

An Air Force airman died after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters during UTSA's Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans pregame ceremony before the UTSA-Navy game. The incident is under military investigation.

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor called the incident "heartbreaking" and "tragic," saying "the energy was just gone." UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones issued condolences.