As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK HOOK WAS NOTED TO BE IN THE FLIGHT POSITION. THE MANUAL RELEASE CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE MANUAL RELEASE CABLE RUN ASSEMBLY IAW DC-8 MM 32-31-00. ADJUSTMENT AND TEST PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.