Gospel Music Hall of Fame group, The Nelons, experienced an unbelievable tragedy as three of its four members perished in a plane crash.
Musicians Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler, were among the seven people killed in a plane crash that occurred in Wyoming on Friday, July 26.
“The Nelons were involved in a tragic, fatal plane crash on Friday afternoon,” a statement revealed. “On their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska,” the statement reads. “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 killed. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.
Autumn, Jason and Kelly’s youngest daughter, and her husband, Jamie Streetman were not on the plane. They arrived safely in Seattle and were notified of the accident. “They were brought to the hotel where artists were gathered with Bill and Gloria Gaither to pray, sing, and embrace them in their grief, pledging to support them in whatever needs arise.”
Autumn and Jamie will return home for now to Kelly’s brother, Todd Nelon, and his wife, Rhonda. They then begin the hard tasks that lie ahead. “Please keep them, the Kistler family, the Haynie family, and the family of Melodi Hodges in your prayers.”
Autumn Nelon Streetman Releases Separate Statement About the Horrific Plane Crash
Autumn Nelon Streetman also issued a separate statement about the horrific crash.
“Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy,” she wrote. “As well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the coming days.”
According to the Associated Press, the plane was a single-engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12/47E. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. in Campbell County, Wyoming, north of Gillette and about 250 miles north of Cheyenne
National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Keith Holloway also spoke out about the crash. “The aircraft is in a remote location and once they gain access, they will begin documenting the scene, examining the aircraft,” Holloway explained. “The aircraft will then be recovered and taken to a secure facility for further evaluation.”
It was further reported that a preliminary report on the crash is also expected in about 30 days. The final report with the probable cause of the crash could take up to two years to complete.