diff --git a/luarules/gadgets/unit_crashing_aircraft.lua b/luarules/gadgets/unit_crashing_aircraft.lua
index 81827d794d..50f9c8b967 100644
--- a/luarules/gadgets/unit_crashing_aircraft.lua
+++ b/luarules/gadgets/unit_crashing_aircraft.lua
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ if gadgetHandler:IsSyncedCode() then
 			end
 			-- make it crash
 			crashingCount = crashingCount + 1
-			crashing[unitID] = Spring.GetGameFrame() + 230
+			crashing[unitID] = Spring.GetGameFrame() + 450
 			Spring.SetUnitCOBValue(unitID, COB_CRASHING, 1)
 			Spring.SetUnitNoSelect(unitID,true)
 			Spring.SetUnitNoMinimap(unitID,true)