diff --git a/pcsc-relay/src/lnfc.c b/pcsc-relay/src/lnfc.c
index cf76215..bb40e22 100644
--- a/pcsc-relay/src/lnfc.c
+++ b/pcsc-relay/src/lnfc.c
@@ -169,6 +169,7 @@ static int lnfc_disconnect(driver_data_t *driver_data)
 
 
     if (data) {
+        nfc_abort_command(data->pndTarget);
         nfc_close(data->pndTarget);
         nfc_exit(data->context);
         free(data);