As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING DESCENT FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED THAT HIS WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKS IN LEFT ONE THIRD OF GLASS. THE ACTUAL CRACKING WAS NOT OBSERVED AND THE WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED OFF AS PER PROCEDURE. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR WITH NO ICING CONDITIONS. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. ALSO HEAT CONTROLLER REPLACED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.