Overview

• The Nelons were en route to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska when the crash occurred.
• The victims included Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler, and her husband Nathan Kistler.
• Family friend Melodi Hodges, pilot Larry Haynie, and his wife Melissa Haynie were also on board.
• The National Transportation Safety Board cited an autopilot issue as a potential cause of the crash.
• A preliminary report on the crash is expected in 30 days, with a final report potentially taking up to two years.