On April 20, 1984, a Piper PA-12 (registration N2577M) was involved in an aviation accident near Jackson, WY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed during takeoff from Jackson Airport while being ferried to Washington State. The pilot reported wind information from UNICOM during taxi and after the accident.
Background
The aircraft was being ferried from Jackson Airport to Washington State. The pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were on board.
Accident Sequence
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft crashed. The specific circumstances of the crash are not detailed in the investigation report.
Wind Information
According to the pilot, during taxi, the airport UNICOM reported the wind as from the northeast at 18 to 20 knots. After the accident, the pilot stated that he spoke with a gentleman who was observing the UNICOM wind indicator at the time of the takeoff. That individual told the pilot that the wind indicator showed the wind from 090 degrees at 31 knots.