Four members of renowned gospel group . The group was traveling to a performance when their aircraft went down, claiming the lives of seven individuals, including Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber, and son-in-law Nathan Kistler. Also among the deceased were pilot Larry Haynie, his wife Melissa, and the family's assistant Melodi Hodges.
They were headed to Alaska for the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when their plane met with disaster over . The local sheriff's office has confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash. Autumn Nelon Streetman, who is also part of the gospel ensemble but was not aboard the flight, issued a heartfelt statement following the catastrophe: "As many of you have heard by now, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister, Amber, and brother-in-law, Nathan, as well as our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry, and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday.
" She continued with words of gratitude and a request for support: "Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason's parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the coming days." Reports indicate that the plane ignited post-crash, leading to a wildfire that prompted an immediate response from emergency services and fire departments.
Before the tragic accident, the family documented their airport e.