diff --git a/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp
index e54413714b..35085de6f3 100644
--- a/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp
@@ -684,6 +684,7 @@ bool ROUTER_TOOL::prepareInteractive()
     {
         DisplayError( frame(), m_router->FailureReason() );
         highlightNet( false );
+        controls()->SetAutoPan( false );
         return false;
     }