US Air Force sergeant who died in 170ft fall at football game was doing stunt for FIRST time, father says

Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson, 37, was a decorated airman with more than 15 years in the military. His father said he had been 'excited' to perform the dangerous rope rappelling exhibit at the annual show. He was chosen for the stunt for the first time before he plunged during a college football game at the Alamodome.

Patterson's father described his son's eagerness for the rappelling stunt.