Investigators reveal what led to The Nelons’ fatal plane crash

NTSB reveals cause of plane crash that killed members of The Nelons

The National Transportation Safety Board released a report on Aug. 26 shedding light on what happened to members of the gospel group on July 26, 2024.

Investigators reveal what led to The Nelons’ fatal plane crash

Federal investigators say spatial disorientation in dangerous weather conditions led a pilot to lose control of a private plane carrying members of the Grammy-nominated gospel group The Nelons, resulting in an in-flight breakup that killed all seven people aboard.

NTSB Reveals Final Seconds Before Gospel Group's Fatal Wyoming Plane Crash

NTSB's final report says pilot Larry Haynie became disoriented after an autopilot disconnect, killing seven including members of The Nelons in Wyoming.

Cause Revealed in Plane Crash That Killed 3 Members of Grammy-Nominated Family Band and 4 Others

Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Three members of gospel group The Nelons died in 2024 plane crash, alongside three others.