diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/aaredb.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/aaredb.py
index bf6def2d..c9f2da31 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/aaredb.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/aaredb.py
@@ -133,6 +133,17 @@ class AareWrapper:
         except Exception as e:
             print(e)
 
+    def alc_failed(self, s: Optional[SampleShortInfo]):
+        if s is None:
+            return
+        try:
+            self.__sample_api.create_sample_event(
+                sample_id=s.db_id,
+                sample_event_create=SampleEventCreate(event_type="ALCFailed"),
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(e)
+
     def sample_lost(self, s: Optional[SampleShortInfo]):
         if s is None:
             return