diff --git a/src/lib/subs/aircombat.c b/src/lib/subs/aircombat.c
index b513e5ca..f8046b91 100644
--- a/src/lib/subs/aircombat.c
+++ b/src/lib/subs/aircombat.c
@@ -269,8 +269,7 @@ ac_encounter(struct emp_qelem *bomb_list, struct emp_qelem *esc_list,
     }
     /* If the map changed, update it */
     if (changed)
-	if (!update_pending && plane_owner == player->cnum)
-	    writemap(player->cnum);
+	writemap(player->cnum);
     /* Now, if the bomber and escort lists are empty, we are done */
     if (QEMPTY(bomb_list) && QEMPTY(esc_list)) {
 	if (mission_flags & P_A)