diff --git a/pilot_skin_manager.lua b/pilot_skin_manager.lua
index 62174cd..1e3cbf3 100644
--- a/pilot_skin_manager.lua
+++ b/pilot_skin_manager.lua
@@ -27,7 +27,10 @@ local set_player_textures =
 
 function airutils.set_player_skin(player, skin)
     if not player then return end
+
     local player_properties = player:get_properties()
+    if not player_properties then return end
+
     local texture = player_properties.textures
     local name = player:get_player_name()
     if texture then