A devastating plane crash claimed the lives of seven members of the Nelons, a well-loved gospel music family. Among the victims were Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber, son-in-law Nathan Kistler, family assistant Melanie Hodges, as well as the pilot, Larry Haynie, and his wife Melissa. The only member of the family to survive, Autumn Nelon Streetman, issued a moving statement, expressing both her profound sorrow and gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support from the community.

The family was on their way to Alaska for the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when the plane tragically crashed in Wyoming. Eyewitnesses described seeing the aircraft plummet to the ground in flames. Despite the swift response of emergency services, no one on board survived the impact.