As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
TAIL WHEEL SPRING BROKE WHILE TAXIING FROM LOADING PIT TO RUNWAY. SUSPECT CAUSE, BAD SPRING BECAUSE THIS IS THIRD ONE THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO AYRES. RECOMMENDATION - NEED HEAVIER OR BETTER GRADE SPRING. THE SPRING BREAKING DESTROYED THE RUDDER AND SEVERAL OTHER PARTS.