As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) HOOK BROKEN OFF SPRING (FOR LT RUDDER BAR) AND ALLOWED R/H SPRING TO PULL RUDDER TO RIGHT. PILOT HAD TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON LEFT PEDAL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT. UNEVENTFUL LANDING CARRIED OUT AFTER COMPLETE CIRCUIT AND APPROACH. SPRING DID NOT BREAK AT AREA OF NORMAL WEAR AS RUDDER BAR LEVER HOLE CONTACT AREA. IT BROKE ABOUT 3/8 INCH FURTHER DOWN THE HOOK TOWARD THE MAIN PART OF THE SPRING. FATIGUE SUSPECTED.