Three Members Of Gospel Singing Group Die In Tragic Plane Crash

Three members of the Gospel group, The Nelons, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming.

On Friday afternoon, The Nelons co-founder Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler, died in a tragic plane crash.

In a statement, their daughter, Autumn Nelon Streetman, shared, “Thank you for the prayers that have already been extended to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark.”

Streetman continued, “We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the coming days.”

Heartbroken – The Nelons plane crash going to Gaither Homecoming Cruise – Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges, along with the pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa all were killed. Prayers for all. Me on stage with them pic.twitter.com/pQeAX4fKoO

— Randall Franks (@RandallFranks) July 27, 2024

US gospel group The Nelons share a vlog of themselves moments before their Pilatus PC-12 breaks up at 26,000 feet over Wyoming, killing all 7 people on board. pic.twitter.com/Vueu67htTa

— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) July 27, 2024

Here’s what CBS reported:

Three members of The Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement by a group member who was not aboard the aircraft.

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The Nelons co-founder, Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler died in the crash Friday afternoon, according to a statement from daughter Autumn Nelon Streetman.

“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,” Nelon Streetman said. “We appreciate your continued prayers, love and support as we navigate the coming days.”

Also killed in the crash were Nelon Kistler’s husband, Nathan Kistler, family friend Melodi Hodges, and Larry and Melissa Haynie, according to Nelon Streetman.

There were no survivors.

The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group, the sponsor of the cruise that features numerous gospel singers and groups.

Very sad news! My heart goes out to all ⁦@thenelons⁩ family, friends and fans. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/2pdXodh8sb

— Travis Tritt (@TravisTritt) July 27, 2024

Per USA Today:

Three members of an Atlanta gospel group, The Nelons, have died in a fatal plane crash near Gillette, Wyoming, on Friday.

The beloved gospel music family were on their way to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise in Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Management Group.

The individuals who were killed in the crash were Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler, and their assistant, Melodi Hodges. The pilot, Larry Haynie, and his wife, Melissa, were also among those who lost their lives, the statement said.

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It breaks my heart to learn that 3 of the Nelons music group that sang at Road to Majority this year lost their lives in a tragic plane crash yesterday. 💔

Please take a moment to pray for their families and loved ones. We grieve such a tragic loss. May the Lord overwhelm them… pic.twitter.com/GAUah5j8j3

— Nilsa Alvarez (@Nilsaalvarez) July 27, 2024