diff --git a/plugins/inventory/ec2.py b/plugins/inventory/ec2.py
index 7ac3aa96191..fcad5703ee4 100755
--- a/plugins/inventory/ec2.py
+++ b/plugins/inventory/ec2.py
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ class Ec2Inventory(object):
         addressable '''
 
         # Only want running instances
-        if instance.state == 'terminated':
+        if instance.state != 'running':
             return
 
         # Select the best destination address