Three members of the gospel group The Nelons—Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Amber Nelon Kistler—were among seven people killed when a plane crashed near Gillette, Wyoming, on July 26, 2024. The quartet’s fourth member, Autumn Nelon Streetman, was not aboard.
Who from The Nelons died?
The three Nelons members killed were co-founder Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband, Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler, according to the Associated Press report published by CBS News. Associated Press via CBS News
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Who else was killed?
Four other people died in the crash: Nathan Kistler, Amber’s husband; Melodi Hodges, an assistant to the group; pilot Larry Haynie; and Melissa Haynie, his wife. The Los Angeles Times reported that Gaither Management Group confirmed the victims’ identities. Los Angeles Times
Was Autumn Nelon Streetman on the plane?
No. Streetman, Jason and Kelly’s daughter and Amber’s sister, was not aboard. In a statement reported by the Los Angeles Times, she said her family members and friends “were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday.” She also wrote, “We appreciate your continued prayers, love and support as we navigate the coming days.” The remarks were Streetman’s statement, not a statement attributed to all surviving relatives. Los Angeles Times
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Where was the flight going?
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise in Alaska. The Associated Press identified the aircraft as a single-engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12/47E. Associated Press via CBS News
What is known about the crash’s cause?
The cited reports establish the crash location, the people aboard and the flight’s destination, but they do not establish a final probable cause. No cause or mechanical explanation should be inferred from those early reports.
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The Nelons’ gospel music legacy
The Associated Press reported that The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2016 and had won 10 GMA Dove Awards. Associated Press via CBS News
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