diff --git a/planner.c b/planner.c
index 8964bb48b..4a2fb3439 100644
--- a/planner.c
+++ b/planner.c
@@ -1118,8 +1118,6 @@ bool plan(struct diveplan *diveplan, char **cached_datap, bool is_planner, bool
 	}
 
 	if (best_first_ascend_cylinder != current_cylinder) {
-		stopping = true;
-
 		current_cylinder = best_first_ascend_cylinder;
 		gas = displayed_dive.cylinder[current_cylinder].gasmix;