Overview
- The 1960s-era vehicle struck the dock at an angle around 4:30 p.m. while pulling up to Concourse D, according to the airports authority.
- Passengers exited via stairs and Airports Authority Fire & Rescue evaluated them on site before transporting 18 with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Airport operations continued normally as investigators examined how the collision occurred and assessed any damage.
- Roughly 50 people were aboard the mobile lounge at the time, according to dispatch audio reported by local media.
- Dulles operates 19 mobile lounges, and a recent MWAA board nominee publicly urged phasing them out, adding pressure on the legacy system.