As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING LANDING ON A GRAVEL STRIP THE TAIL WHEEL SPRING BROKE. PILOT KEPT CONTROL OF THE PLANE AND HAD NO OTHER DAMAGE. THE LOWER SPRING LEAF (P.N. O542106) HAS BEEN FOUND BROKEN AT TWO PLACES. ALL (4) SPRING LEAVES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS.