A husband, spouse and daughter who carried out collectively in US gospel band The Nelons had been killed in a airplane crash together with 4 different individuals.
Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark died Friday, together with Amber Nelon Kistler, whereas on a flight to It crashed over Wyoming throughout a efficiency.
Autumn Nelon Streetman, who additionally carried out within the Grammy-nominated band however was not concerned, confirmed the deaths of her dad and mom and sister on Instagram.
She thanked followers for his or her “prayers, love and assist” hours after the deadly crash.
Amber’s husband, Nathan Kistler, house assistant Melody Hodges, pilot Larry Haynie and his spouse, Melissa Haynie, had been additionally killed, in line with the group’s administration.
Gaither Administration mentioned the passengers had been heading to Seattle to carry out on the Nelons cruise ship.
Officers within the space the place the airplane crashed mentioned that the crash occurred at round 13:00 native time within the northern a part of the city of Gillette. Native media mentioned this sparked a wildfire.
A spokesman for the Nationwide Transportation Security Board mentioned preliminary reviews indicated the airplane crashed as a consequence of an “autopilot difficulty.”
Autumn, the youngest member of the household band, was in Seattle awaiting the arrival of his dad and mom and youthful sister when he was notified, band administration mentioned.
“Thanks all for praying for me, my husband Jamie, our upcoming child boy, and Jason’s dad and mom Dan and Linda Clark,” Autumn posted on Instagram.
Kelly Nelon Clark’s father, Rex Nelon, based the group within the Seventies.
They’ve been nominated for 3 Grammy Awards and had been inducted into the Gospel Music Affiliation Corridor of Fame in 2016.
The band’s greatest hits embrace “I Shall Not Be Moved,” “Come Morning” and “We Shall Put on a Gown and Crown.”
Kelly can also be an actor and has appeared within the ABC fantasy drama “Resurrection.”
