Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Parachutist Falls 35 Feet After Net Entanglement
During a special event before a football game in Texas, a parachutist got stuck in a net behind the goalpost.
He fell about 35 feet to the ground, but he was okay and walked away without any serious injuries.
The football game started on time, and the team that won was Texas State.
The event was part of a tradition to honor military service members, but this time, something unexpected happened with the parachute.
A parachutist got entangled in a goalpost net during the Armed Forces Bowl pregame festivities in Fort Worth, Texas.
The parachutist fell about 35 feet but walked away unharmed.
The incident involved a veteran parachuting team, the All Veteran Group, carrying a U.S. Navy flag.
No spectators were injured, and the game between Texas State and Rice started on time.
Texas State won the game against Rice.
- Who
- A parachutist from the All Veteran Group
- What
- Fell 35 feet after getting entangled in a goalpost net
- When
- During the Armed Forces Bowl pregame festivities
- Where
- Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas
- Why
- The parachute lines caught on the netting or a wire supporting it
- Location
- Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas
- Event
- Armed Forces Bowl pregame festivities
- Team
- All Veteran Group
- Injuries
- None reported
- Game Outcome
- Texas State defeated Rice