As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN)LOOSE NOSE WHEEL TILLER NOTED ON PREFLIGHT. ON TAKEOFF ROLL PILOT REQUIRED A LOT OF LEFT RUDDER. GROUND OBSERVER TOLD CREW THAT NOSE WHEEL NOT CENTERED. AIRCRAFT LANDED IMMEDIATELY WITH SOME DIFFICULT Y, AS AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT. INSPECTION FOUND 4 STRANDS OF 7 BROKEN ON NOSE WHEEL STEERING CABLE.