diff --git a/core/src/main/java/org/geysermc/geyser/entity/type/living/animal/HappyGhastEntity.java b/core/src/main/java/org/geysermc/geyser/entity/type/living/animal/HappyGhastEntity.java
index bdd8fe305..15bcd09fa 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/org/geysermc/geyser/entity/type/living/animal/HappyGhastEntity.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/org/geysermc/geyser/entity/type/living/animal/HappyGhastEntity.java
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ public class HappyGhastEntity extends AnimalEntity implements ClientVehicle {
 
     @Override
     public boolean isClientControlled() {
-        if (!hasBodyArmor() || getFlag(EntityFlag.NO_AI) || staysStill) {
+        if (!hasBodyArmor() || staysStill) {
             return false;
         }