The Nelons: Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

The youngest member of The Nelons - who was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister.

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Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark died alongside Amber Nelon Kistler on Friday when their aircraft came down over Wyoming on its way to a performance.

Autumn Nelon Streetman - who also performs in the Grammy Award-nominated group but was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister on Instagram.

She thanked fans for their "prayers, love and support" hours after the fatal crash.

Amber's husband Nathan Kistler, the family's assistant Melodi Hodges, pilot Larry Haynie and his wife Melissa Haynie were also killed, according to the group's management.

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