diff --git a/ArduCopter/crash_check.cpp b/ArduCopter/crash_check.cpp
index 07e3ba69a3..560aefcd36 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/crash_check.cpp
+++ b/ArduCopter/crash_check.cpp
@@ -269,7 +269,6 @@ void Copter::parachute_check()
     }
 
     if (parachute.release_initiated()) {
-        copter.arming.disarm(AP_Arming::Method::PARACHUTE_RELEASE);
         return;
     }
 
@@ -331,9 +330,6 @@ void Copter::parachute_check()
 // parachute_release - trigger the release of the parachute, disarm the motors and notify the user
 void Copter::parachute_release()
 {
-    // disarm motors
-    arming.disarm(AP_Arming::Method::PARACHUTE_RELEASE);
-
     // release parachute
     parachute.release();