A devastating plane crash in Wyoming has claimed the lives of three members of the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet, the Nelons, along with four others. The crash, which occurred Friday afternoon, involved Kelly Nelon Clark, co-founder of the Nelons, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler. The tragic news was confirmed by the surviving member, Autumn Nelon Streetman, who was not on the aircraft.
Three members of Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons were killed in a tragic plane crash that left no survivors on Friday, July 26, according to their management. https://t.co/7q60TrheH3
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In a heartfelt statement, Autumn expressed gratitude for the prayers and support extended to her, her husband Jamie, and their unborn son, as well as to Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. The family appreciates the continued support as they face the difficult days ahead.
Also among the victims were Amber’s husband Nathan Kistler, their assistant Melodi Hodges, and the pilot Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa. There were no survivors from the crash. The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska when the accident occurred. Autumn and Jamie Streetman, who were not on the plane, learned of the tragedy after arriving safely in Seattle, where they joined other gospel artists, including Bill and Gloria Gaither, to mourn and pray.
The aircraft involved in the crash was identified as a single-engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12/47E. The crash happened around 1 p.m. in Campbell County, Wyoming, near Gillette, approximately 250 miles north of Cheyenne. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB spokesman Keith Holloway stated that the aircraft is in a remote location, and efforts are underway to document the scene and recover the aircraft for further examination.
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A preliminary report on the crash is expected within 30 days, with a final report detailing the probable cause potentially taking up to two years. The Nelons, known for their contributions to gospel music, were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2016 and have won 10 GMA Dove Awards, including multiple awards for song of the year and album of the year.
Key Points:
- Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame group, and four others were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming.
- The victims include Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler, Nathan Kistler, Melodi Hodges, and pilot Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa.
- The Nelons were en route to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska when the crash occurred; there were no survivors.
- The NTSB is investigating the incident, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days and a final report potentially taking up to two years.
- The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2016 and have won multiple GMA Dove Awards.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
