diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/carts/minecart.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/carts/minecart.lua
index 004426d80..a155c94b5 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/carts/minecart.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_minecarts/carts/minecart.lua
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ local function activate_normal_minecart(self)
 	if self._passenger then
 		local mob = self._passenger.object
 		mob:set_detach()
+		self._passenger = nil
 	end
 end