Three members of the beloved gospel group The Nelons have tragically died in a plane crash, according to their management.

Jason Clark, Kelly Nelon Clark, and their daughter Amber Kistler lost their lives on Friday while en route to perform on a cruise ship. The crash, which occurred in north-eastern Wyoming, also claimed the life of Amber Kistler’s husband, Nathan.

The only surviving member of the band is Autumn Nelon Streetman.

In an Instagram post, Gaither Management Group wrote: “One of the best-loved Gospel music families in America, The Nelons, were involved in a tragic, fatal plane crash on Friday afternoon on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska.

“Killed in the crash were 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.”

The statement continued: “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.”

It also mentioned that artists have been asked by Bill and Gloria Gaither “to pray, sing, and embrace them in their grief, pledging to support them in whatever needs arise.”

The Gaithers, known for their gospel music, were set to host the Alaska cruise, which was scheduled to depart from Seattle on Saturday and sail through Puget Sound.

“Autumn and Jamie will return home for now to Kelly’s brother, Todd Nelon, and his wife Rhonda, to begin the difficult tasks that lie ahead. Please keep them, the Kistler family, the Haynie family, and the family of Melodi Hodges in your prayers,” the statement added.