diff --git a/data/abad.lua b/data/abad.lua
index c417690..39509f2 100644
--- a/data/abad.lua
+++ b/data/abad.lua
@@ -598,7 +598,11 @@ function abad_state_falling()
     end
     
     if abad_land() then
-        abad.update=abad_state_normal
+        if abad_in_stairs(0,-1) then
+            abad.update=abad_state_stairs
+        else
+            abad.update=abad_state_normal
+        end
         return
     end