Four family members of American gospel group The Nelons killed in tragic plane crash

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

Four family members of the group The Nelons have died in a tragic plane crash

Four family members of an American gospel group have tragically died in a fatal plane crash.

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

The group was en route to Alaska for the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when the plane crashed over Wyoming. The sheriff’s office confirmed there were no survivors.

Autumn Nelon Streetman, the fourth member of the group, was not on the plane at the time and released a statement after the tragedy. It read: “As many of you have heard by now, my mom and dad, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister Amber and brother-in-law Nathan, and our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday.

Four family members were killed in the crash

“Thank you for the prayers that have already been said for me, my husband, Jamie, and our upcoming baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the days ahead.”

It is reported that the plane caught fire after the crash and a forest fire broke out when emergency services and firefighters quickly arrived on the scene.

Before the crash, the family shared a vlog of themselves on the tarmac in front of the plane, sharing their excitement about their upcoming trip. Fans shared their condolences below, with one writing, “Wow! No words… praying for their families and friends. I’m sure this is a video their families will hold 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 again someday. #comequicklylord.”

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