As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
THE LT MAIN GEAR STRUT FAILED AT THE LOWER WELDMENT WHERE THE STRUT ATTACHES TO THE FORK. THIS DAMAGE HAD PROGRESSED AROUND THE ATTACHMENT IN THE FORM OF A CRACK UNTIL WEEKEND TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. THIS PART HAD BEEN FABRICATED BY THE KIT MANUFACTURER.