More than 25 years after the tragic death of R&B star Aaliyah, a shocking family accusation has resurfaced.

On August 25, 2001, 22-year-old Aaliyah and eight others were killed when their chartered Cessna 402B crashed moments after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport in the Bahamas. The group had been filming her “Rock the Boat” music video and was returning to Miami.

According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY, Aaliyah’s uncle and longtime manager, Barry Hankerson, accused his son, Jomo Hankerson, of partly contributing to the circumstances that led to the fatal flight.

Barry alleged that Jomo had been paid to accompany Aaliyah and coordinate the group’s travel but “failed in his responsibility.” He claimed the tragedy might have been avoided if the travel arrangements had been properly handled.

The official investigation found serious problems with the flight. The aircraft was overloaded by hundreds of pounds, while pilot Luis Morales III had cocaine and alcohol in his system and was not authorized to fly the aircraft.

The crash devastated Aaliyah’s family, fans and the music industry, cutting short the career of one of R&B’s most influential young stars.

The family dispute emerged in a legal battle between Jomo and Barry Hankerson involving recording masters and music publishing rights connected to Aaliyah and other major artists. Jomo accused his father of breaching a settlement agreement and sought $1.2 million in damages. Barry denied the allegations and filed counterclaims.

The accusations concerning Jomo’s role were allegations made in court filings—not a finding that he caused the crash.

Aaliyah was only 22.