As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PILOT WAS TAXIING OUT FOR TAKEOFF WHEN NOSE GEAR SUDDENLY RETRACTED CAUSING SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF ENGINE. FOUND ROD END BROKEN AT AFT END OF NOSE GEAR RETRACT ROD WHERE IT ATTACHES TO GEAR ACTUATOR. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED CLOSER INSPECTION AT ANNUAL. (X)