diff --git a/src/y_inter.c b/src/y_inter.c
index 1358a8e86..861426608 100644
--- a/src/y_inter.c
+++ b/src/y_inter.c
@@ -882,7 +882,7 @@ skiptallydrawer:
 						playery -= through;
 					}
 
-					if ((2*TICRATE) - (timer - 1) == 8)
+					if ((2*TICRATE) - (timer - 1) == 9)
 					{
 						// Impactful landing.
 						playery++;