Three members of the Nelons, a quartet inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Wyoming along with four others. Among the deceased were Kelly Nelon Clark, co-founder of the Nelons, her husband Jason Clark, their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler, and family friends. The crash also claimed the life of Larry Haynie, chairman of the Georgia Board of Corrections, known for his dedicated public service.
Autumn Nelon Streetman, the surviving fourth member of the Nelons, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support for her family and the loved ones of the victims. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called for unity in prayer for those affected by the devastating accident, which occurred as the group was en route to a gospel music event in Alaska.
The aircraft, a single-engine Pilatus PC-12/47E, crashed due to an autopilot issue during flight, according to initial assessments by the National Transportation Safety Board. The crash site in Campbell County, Wyoming, has been secured, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause.
The Nelons, renowned for their contributions to gospel music, received numerous accolades, including induction into the GMA Hall of Fame and multiple GMA Dove Awards. Their legacy and impact on the gospel music community will forever be remembered.
