NTSB Wants Input on Its Next-Gen Accident Database

Beta version of CAROL is designed to make accident reports and safety recommendations more intuitive for pilots and researchers.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

The NTSB has revamped CAROL to make it more user friendly and is asking the public to test-fly it. [Credit: Smithsonian Channel]

Key Takeaways:

The NTSB is beta testing an updated version of its public accident investigation search platform, Case Analysis and Reporting Online (CAROL), and is actively seeking user input to fine-tune it.
CAROL provides public access to NTSB investigative data and safety recommendations for all transportation modes, including land, sea, rail, and air.
The new CAROL platform aims to offer more intuitive and customized search features, enabling targeted research and analysis, such as searching NTSB "findings."

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is asking for help to fine-tune its public search platform, known as Case Analysis and Reporting Online (CAROL). The new site is in beta testing, and the NTSB is asking for input from those who use the site.

The NTSB is tasked with investigating all accidents and incidents that involve all forms of transportation, be it on land, sea, rail, or sky. CAROL offers a basic search using criteria such as date, location, and transportation mode.