diff --git a/lib/network.py b/lib/network.py
index 1a45c3139..6cf68aff0 100644
--- a/lib/network.py
+++ b/lib/network.py
@@ -774,6 +774,7 @@ class Network(util.DaemonThread):
         connect = interface.blockchain.connect_chunk(index, result)
         # If not finished, get the next chunk
         if not connect:
+            self.connection_down(interface.server)
             return
         if interface.blockchain.height() < interface.tip:
             self.request_chunk(interface, index+1)