A heartbreaking video emerged on Saturday showing the final moments of the beloved American gospel group The Nelons.
The tragic clip showed the family standing in front of the ill-fated plane before it crashed over a remote area of ​​northeastern Wyoming on Friday.
Singer Jason Nelon Clark captured poignant footage showing six of the seven victims laughing together just hours before the tragic accident.
The group consists of Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly’s daughters Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Streetman.
Kelly, Jason and Amber were among those killed in the crash, along with Amber’s husband Nathan Kistler and three friends.
A heartbreaking video has surfaced detailing the final moments of American group The Nelons (pictured from left to right: Jason Nelon Clark, Melodi Hodges, Kelly Nelon Clark and Melissa Haynie)
The tragic clip showed the family standing in front of the ill-fated jet before it crashed over a remote area of ​​northeastern Wyoming (pictured far right: pilot Larry Haynie)
They were on their way to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when the plane crashed. There were no survivors.
A few hours before the tragic accident, a short clip was shared on The Nelons’ social media accounts.
Jason, Kelly and Amber laughed in the post, which was captioned, “Gaither Alaskan Cruise Travel Vlog.”
Melodi, Larry and Melissa appeared excited to board their plane in the footage.
Amber’s husband Nathan, who was also on board the plane when it crashed, was not seen in the clip.
In the video, Jason said, “Gaither Homecoming Alaskan Cruise, we’re on our way. We just landed in Nebraska.”
Kelly laughed before the camera turned to show their pilot.
Jason joked, “There’s our awesome pilot. This is the guy over there.”
Devastating footage shot by singer Jason Nelon Clark showed six of the seven victims laughing with each other just hours before the tragic accident
Three members of the gospel group The Nelons died in a tragic plane crash (L-R Kelly, Jason and Kelly’s daughters Autumn Nelon Streetman and Amber, pictured)
Kelly, Jason and Amber were among those killed in the crash, along with Amber’s husband Nathan Kistler and three friends.
The clip ended with the enthusiastic group declaring that they were heading to Nebraska City and then traveling on to Montana for a second stop.
Fourth member Autumn, who was not on the plane, released a statement Saturday announcing the tragedy.
She wrote: ‘As many of you have heard by now, my mom and dad, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister Amber and brother-in-law Nathan, and our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday.
“Thank you for the prayers that have already been said for me, my husband, Jamie, and our upcoming baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the days ahead.”
A statement from Gaither Management Group continued: ‘The Nelons, one of the most beloved gospel music families in America, were involved in a tragic, fatal plane crash Friday afternoon while en route to Alaska for the Gaither Homecoming Cruise.
‘The crash killed Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges, along with the pilot, Larry Haynie, and his wife, Melissa. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.
‘Autumn, Jason and Kelly’s youngest daughter, and her husband, Jamie Streetman, were not on the plane but arrived safely in Seattle and were notified of the accident.
They were en route to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when the plane crashed over a remote area of ​​northeastern Wyoming. There were no survivors.
‘They were taken to the hotel, where the artists gathered with Bill and Gloria Gaither to pray for them, sing for them, and embrace them in their grief, promising to support them in whatever way they needed.
“Autumn and Jamie will now go home to Kelly’s brother, Todd Nelon, and his wife, Rhonda, to begin the difficult tasks ahead. Please keep them, the Kistler family, the Haynie family, and the family of Melodi Hodges in your prayers.”
