diff --git a/src/vehicles/Heli.cpp b/src/vehicles/Heli.cpp
index 6e302e01..0edb221b 100644
--- a/src/vehicles/Heli.cpp
+++ b/src/vehicles/Heli.cpp
@@ -987,6 +987,9 @@ CHeli::UpdateHelis(void)
 	// Remove all helis if in a tunnel or under water
 	if(FindPlayerCoors().z < - 2.0f)
 		for(i = 0; i < NUM_HELIS; i++)
+#ifdef FIX_BUGS
+			if(i == HELI_CATALINA) continue;
+#endif
 			if(pHelis[i] && pHelis[i]->m_heliStatus != HELI_STATUS_SHOT_DOWN)
 				pHelis[i]->m_heliStatus = HELI_STATUS_FLY_AWAY;
 }