diff --git a/source/Engine.cpp b/source/Engine.cpp
index 993167bee9c5..516ee91e8bea 100644
--- a/source/Engine.cpp
+++ b/source/Engine.cpp
@@ -2047,7 +2047,7 @@ void Engine::HandleMouseClicks()
 						if(!planet->CanLand(*flagship))
 							Messages::Add("The authorities on " + planet->Name()
 									+ " refuse to let you land.", Messages::Importance::Highest);
-						else
+						else if(!flagship->IsDestroyed())
 						{
 							activeCommands |= Command::LAND;
 							Messages::Add("Landing on " + planet->Name() + ".", Messages::Importance::High);