As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
BOLT SECURING TAIL WHEEL ASSY TO ACFT BROKE DURING TAKEOFF DURING A GLIDER/TOWING OPERATION. TAIL WHEEL DEFLECTED INTO LOWER PORTION OF RUDDER CAUSING RUDDER DISTORTION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BOLT BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION IF AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR TOWING GLIDERS.