On Friday afternoon, a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of three members of the renowned gospel group, The Nelons.
The group includes Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly’s daughters Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Streetman.
The crash occurred while Kelly, Jason, and Amber were en route to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise in Alaska.
The plane went down in a remote area of northeastern Wyoming, with no survivors reported.
Amber’s husband, Nathan Kistler, along with three friends, were also killed. Autumn, who was not on the plane, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Saturday.
Statement from Autumn Nelon Streetman
Autumn wrote, “As many of you have heard, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, my sister Amber, and brother-in-law Nathan, along with our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry, and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday.”
She expressed gratitude for the support and prayers extended to her, her husband Jamie, and their unborn baby, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark.
Response from Gaither Management Group
The Gaither Management Group issued a statement noting the deep impact of the loss on the gospel music community. They confirmed that Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler, and their assistant, Melodi Hodges, along with the pilot, Larry Haynie, and his wife, Melissa, were all killed in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the incident.
Autumn and her husband, Jamie, who were not on the flight, arrived safely in Seattle and were quickly surrounded by support from Bill and Gloria Gaither and fellow artists.
They will return home to begin the difficult process of dealing with the aftermath. The community has rallied around them, pledging support and prayers.
Ongoing Investigation
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office reports that the crash happened around 1 PM on July 26, just north of Gillett. As of now, fatalities have yet to be officially confirmed.
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