As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) WHILE DOING A FREEDOM OF CONTROLS CHECK PRIOR TO START UP THE PILOT WAS MOVING THE CYCLIC STICK THROUGH THE FULL RANGE OF MOVEMENT. WHILE DOING SO THE CYCLIC GRIP BROKE IN HALF IN HIS HANDS. THE PREFLIGHT CHECKS ENDED AFTER THE OCCURENCE.