diff --git a/volatility3/framework/layers/physical.py b/volatility3/framework/layers/physical.py
index 5cf0b776d..0633637ca 100644
--- a/volatility3/framework/layers/physical.py
+++ b/volatility3/framework/layers/physical.py
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ class FileLayer(interfaces.layers.DataLayerInterface):
         """Closes the file handle."""
         self._file.close()
 
-    def __del__(self) -> None:
+    def __exit__(self) -> None:
         self.destroy()
 
     @classmethod