diff --git a/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp b/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp
index ae7955aa3f..8f928f3bc8 100644
--- a/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp
@@ -1238,6 +1238,9 @@ void FOOTPRINT_VIEWER_FRAME::SelectAndViewFootprint( int aMode )
         setCurFootprintName( m_fpList->GetBaseString( selection ) );
 
         // Delete the current footprint
+        if( PCB_SELECTION_TOOL* selectionTool = m_toolManager->GetTool<PCB_SELECTION_TOOL>() )
+            selectionTool->ClearSelection( true /* quiet mode */ );
+
         GetBoard()->DeleteAllFootprints();
         GetBoard()->GetNetInfo().RemoveUnusedNets();