diff --git a/craftbukkit b/craftbukkit
index 7623d37..61bc617 100644
--- a/craftbukkit
+++ b/craftbukkit
@@ -91,6 +91,7 @@ case "$1" in
       log_success_msg "Craftbukkit is running"
     else
       log_failure_msg "Craftbukkit is not running!"
+      exit 1
     fi
   ;;