What caused the power outage in the Super Bowl?
The failure of a device that was meant to protect the power supply to the Superdome caused the Super Bowl XLVII blackout, the stadium’s power company said on Friday as it took the blame for the outage that brought the game to a halt for 34 minutes.
What Super Bowl lost power?
The Ravens defeated the 49ers by the score of 34–31, handing the 49ers their first Super Bowl loss in franchise history. The game was played on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana….Super Bowl XLVII.
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Why did the lights go out in the Super Bowl 2013?
The scoreboards and running boards all went out and most of the lights went out with no immediate explanation. And it remained that way for 34 minutes. The cause of the power outage was later found to be a faulty relay outside of the Superdome. It perhaps was the most bizarre occurrence in Super Bowl history.
When did lights go out in Super Bowl?
The Baltimore Ravens were on their way to a Super Bowl blowout when things really got dark. Literally. Super Bowl 47 between the Ravens and San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013, was pegged as the first between head coaches who were brothers.
What game did the lights go out?
Super Bowl XLVII, which took place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2013, saw a power outage shortly after halftime. In that game, the Baltimore Ravens led the San Francisco 49ers 28-6 early in the third quarter before the lights went out.
Why did all the lights go out?
The cause could be an electrical short. More often, the issue is a blown fuse or tripped circuit caused by excessive electrical current flowing through the wires. The fuse or breaker will automatically cut off the current to prevent the wires from overheating and causing a fire.
Which Super Bowl halftime show preceded a stadium blackout?
The Super Bowl XLVII halftime show occurred on February 3, 2013, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans as part of Super Bowl XLVII.
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