diff --git a/libraries/AC_AttitudeControl/AC_AttitudeControl_Multi.cpp b/libraries/AC_AttitudeControl/AC_AttitudeControl_Multi.cpp
index 073d79f41b..d841f6fb61 100644
--- a/libraries/AC_AttitudeControl/AC_AttitudeControl_Multi.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AC_AttitudeControl/AC_AttitudeControl_Multi.cpp
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ float AC_AttitudeControl_Multi::get_althold_lean_angle_max() const
 float AC_AttitudeControl_Multi::get_boosted_throttle(float throttle_in)
 {
     if (!_angle_boost_enabled) {
-        return throttle_in;
         _angle_boost = 0;
+        return throttle_in;
     }
     // inverted_factor is 1 for tilt angles below 60 degrees
     // reduces as a function of angle beyond 60 degrees