Three individuals of the gospel ensemble The Nelons, Kelly Nelon Clark, her spouse, Jason Clark, and their offspring Amber Kistler perished in a tragic aircraft accident that resulted in the demise of seven individuals.
The heart-wrenching update was confirmed by Kelly’s other offspring and fourth part of the Georgia-based familial unit, Autumn Nelon Streetman.
“As numerous individuals are now aware, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, alongside my sibling, Amber, and brother-in-law, Nathan, in addition to our cherished pals Melodi Hodges, Larry, and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a dreadful plane crash on Friday,” Autumn penned.
“Acknowledgments for the supplications that have been extended by now to me, my spouse, Jamie, and our soon-to-arrive baby boy, along with Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We are grateful for your ongoing supplications, affection, and backing as we journey through the approaching days,” she wrapped up her message.
As mentioned in a communication by Gaither Music Group, as disseminated by AP News, the team members, accompanied by Nelon Kistler’s hubby, Nathan Kistler, dear friend Melodi Hodges, and pilot Larry Haynie and his wife Melissa Haynie, were en route to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska when the plane went down. None of the travelers survived.
The Nelons were honored into the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Honor in 2016 and secured 10 Gospel Music Association’s Dove Accolades. They have likewise achieved numerous track of the year and album of the year awards, as stated on their official site, which includes the 2021 GMA Dove Accolade for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Track of the Year for their melody If God Revealed The Curtain.
Prior to embarking on what resulted in a fatal journey, The Nelons shared a video on Instagram. In its introduction, Jason declared, “Homecoming Alaskan Cruise, we just touched down in Nebraska” and proceeded to present their fans to the pilot and other crew members.
Supportive messages began to pour in, and their ultimate video was brimming with remarks from individuals left bewildered by the tragic misfortune.
“None of them could have anticipated the fate that awaited them. Our schemes are insignificant in contrast to God’s plan,” one individual remarked. “This is like a final goodbye,” another added. “Incredible! No words…😢 praying for their kin and companions. I am certain this video will be cherished by their families,” a third individual inscribed.
As of now, the National Transportation Safety Board is delving into the disaster, which implicated a sole engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12/47E, as indicated by CNN. “The aircraft is in an isolated setting and once they gain entry, they will commence documenting the scenario, inspecting the aircraft,” NTSB representative Keith Holloway expressed in a statement Saturday. “The airplane will then be salvaged and transported to a secure site for further scrutiny.”
We extend our heartfelt condolences for this catastrophic loss. May they find eternal peace.
