diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
index 91f37cde..6f8b61a8 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
@@ -814,6 +814,7 @@ class AareDAQ:
                                                  steps=900,))
             self.__cfg.state_busy = False
         except Exception:
+            self.__aare.sample_failed(sample)
             self.__cfg.state_busy = False
             raise