diff --git a/NewHorizons/Patches/ToolModeSwapperPatches.cs b/NewHorizons/Patches/ToolModeSwapperPatches.cs
index a333ea12..ef052853 100644
--- a/NewHorizons/Patches/ToolModeSwapperPatches.cs
+++ b/NewHorizons/Patches/ToolModeSwapperPatches.cs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ namespace NewHorizons.Patches
                 mode == ToolMode.Probe || 
                 mode == ToolMode.SignalScope || 
                 mode == ToolMode.Translator;
-            var isInShip = UnityEngine.GameObject.FindObjectOfType<ShipCockpitController>()._playerAtFlightConsole;
+            var isInShip = UnityEngine.GameObject.FindObjectOfType<ShipCockpitController>()?._playerAtFlightConsole ?? false;
 
             if (!isInShip && isHoldingVisionTorch && swappingToRestrictedTool) return false;