Incident Details
During a supervised solo flight, a student pilot executed a landing approach that resulted in a hard touchdown. The nose gear collapsed upon impact. The student pilot was on her second such solo flight.
Pilot's Report
The pilot indicated that her mental attitude was adversely affected by an earlier car accident involving her children on the same day. She stated that she would have canceled the flight if not for the operator's policy.
Operator Policy
According to the pilot, the flight operator enforced a "no show" policy that required her to pay for the flight regardless of whether she flew. This policy influenced her decision to proceed with the flight despite her personal circumstances.