diff --git a/nalc_doors/init.lua b/nalc_doors/init.lua
index a3b8ab6..48e4198 100644
--- a/nalc_doors/init.lua
+++ b/nalc_doors/init.lua
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ function doors.register3(name, def)
 	def.after_dig_node = function(pos, node, meta, digger)
 		minetest.remove_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 1, z = pos.z})
 		minetest.remove_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 2, z = pos.z})
-		nodeupdate({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 2, z = pos.z})
+		minetest.check_for_falling({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 2, z = pos.z})
 	end
 	def.on_rotate = false