Four family members from the US gospel group The Nelons killed in tragic plane crash

27 July 2024 , 10:08

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Four family members from group The Nelons have been killed in a tragic plane accident

The group had been en route to a concert when the plane crashed, killing seven including Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber and son-in-law Nathan Kistler

Four family members from American gospel group have been tragically killed in a fatal plane crash.

They had been en route to a concert when the plane crashed, killing seven including Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber and son-in-law Nathan Kistler. The pilot Larry Haynie, his wife Melissa and the family’s assistant Melodi Hodges were also among the dead. 

The group had been on the way to Alaska for the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when the plane crashed over Wyoming. The sheriff’s office confirmed that there were no survivors.

Autumn Nelon Streetman, who is the fourth member of the group, wasn’t on the plane at the time and released a statement after the tragedy. It read: "As many of you have heard by now, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister, Amber, and brother-in-law, Nathan, as well as our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry, and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday.

Four family members have been killed in the crash

"Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the coming days.”

It has been reported that the plane caught fire after it crashed, sparking a wildfire as emergency responders and fire crews rushed to the scene. 

Prior to the crash, the family had shared a vlog of themselves on the tarmac in front of the plane as they shared their excitement at their upcoming journey. Fans shared their condolences below, with one writing: "Wow! No words… praying for their families and friends. I am sure this video will be one their families keep close to their hearts. May the Lord be near to all who knew them. PTL they are singing in Glory and we will all meet up again one day. #comequicklylord."

While another commented: "So hard to watch this now." A third wrote: "Absolutely heartbreaking. Praying for God’s comfort for Autumn and the rest of the family. Comfort them Lord." Another commented: "So heartbroken tonight! I know God has a plan but this one is tough… prayers for Autumn and family."

Thomas Brown