As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING DEPARTURE CLIMB UPON PLACING GEAR HANDLE IN 'OFF' POSITION, TAIL SKID INDICATION REMAINED ILLUMINATED. JETTISONED 6000 LBS OF FUEL AND RETURNED TO DTW WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE VERIFIED INDICATION NOT DUE TO TAIL STRIKE. DEFERRED TAIL SKID INDICATION PER MEL 32-13.