diff --git a/scorch.xex b/scorch.xex
index 0309e8a..bd82132 100644
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diff --git a/weapons.asm b/weapons.asm
index e1765a3..83fd3af 100644
--- a/weapons.asm
+++ b/weapons.asm
@@ -1574,8 +1574,12 @@ EndOfFall
 	bne NoParachuteWeapon
 	mva #0 ActiveDefenceWeapon,x ; deactivate defence weapon (parachute)
 NoParachuteWeapon
-    ; now we clear parachute on the screen
+    ; now we clear parachute on the screen if present
+    lda Parachute
+    and #01
+    beq ThereWasNoParachute
     jsr DrawTankParachute
+ThereWasNoParachute
     mva #0 Erase
     ldx TankNr	
     jsr DrawTankNr	; redraw tank after erase parachute (exactly for redraw leaky schield :) )