diff --git a/src/pilot.c b/src/pilot.c
index 82d26ac..0b0bffe 100644
--- a/src/pilot.c
+++ b/src/pilot.c
@@ -707,6 +707,8 @@ void pilot_explode(double x, double y, double radius,
     rx = p->solid->pos.x - x;
     ry = p->solid->pos.y - y;
     dist = pow2(rx) + pow2(ry);
+    /* Take into account ship size. */
+    dist += pow2(p->ship->gfx_space->sw) + pow2(p->ship->gfx_space->sh);
 
     /* Pilot is hit. */
     if(dist < rad2) {