diff --git a/Northstar.CustomServers/mod/scripts/vscripts/mp/_classic_mp_dropship_intro.gnut b/Northstar.CustomServers/mod/scripts/vscripts/mp/_classic_mp_dropship_intro.gnut
index 0555df9b8..23ae37a17 100644
--- a/Northstar.CustomServers/mod/scripts/vscripts/mp/_classic_mp_dropship_intro.gnut
+++ b/Northstar.CustomServers/mod/scripts/vscripts/mp/_classic_mp_dropship_intro.gnut
@@ -188,7 +188,8 @@ void function SpawnPlayerIntoDropship( entity player )
 	}
 	
 	// respawn player and holster their weapons so they aren't out
-	player.RespawnPlayer( null )
+	if ( !IsAlive( player ) )
+		player.RespawnPlayer( null )
 	HolsterAndDisableWeapons(player)
 	player.DisableWeaponViewModel()
 	
@@ -255,4 +256,4 @@ void function PlayerJumpsFromDropship( entity player )
 		WaitFrame()
 	
 	TryGameModeAnnouncement( player )
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}