diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_equipment.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_equipment.dm
index 8d25662cc193..89d33134bdb8 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_equipment.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_equipment.dm
@@ -277,7 +277,8 @@
 	QDEL_NULL(deployed_turret.linked_cam)
 
 /obj/structure/dropship_equipment/sentry_holder/Destroy()
-	QDEL_NULL(deployed_turret.linked_cam)
+	if(deployed_turret)
+		QDEL_NULL(deployed_turret.linked_cam)
 	. = ..()