diff --git a/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm b/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
index 3f5e78dfc39f..266a58f62023 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@
 	var/obj/docking_port/mobile/marine_dropship/shuttle = SSshuttle.getShuttle(ship_id)
 	if (!istype(shuttle))
 		return
+	var/obj/structure/machinery/computer/shuttle/dropship/flight/comp = shuttle.getControlConsole()
+	if(comp?.dropship_control_lost)
+		return
 	if(is_mainship_level(z)) // on the almayer
 		return