As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING THE WALK AROUND INSPECTION PRIOR TO FLIGHT, MX OBSERVED THAT THE LT & RT ELEVATORS WERE DEFLECTED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LT ELEVATOR INTERCONNECT SHAFT HAD SHEARED. THERE WERE REPORTS OF HIGH WIND CONDITIONS IN THE AREA.