diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/Player.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/Player.java
index caeea8db25..e3311173be 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/Player.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/Player.java
@@ -701,6 +701,7 @@ public class Player extends Unit implements BuilderTrait, CarryTrait, ShooterTra
         placeQueue.clear();
         dead = true;
         trail.clear();
+        carrier = null;
         health = maxHealth();
         altHeat = boostHeat = drownTime = hitTime = 0f;
         mech = (isMobile ? Mechs.starterMobile : Mechs.starterDesktop);