As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AFTER DEPARTURE CLIMBING THRU 8000 FT MSL CREW HEARD A POPPING NOISE, NOTICED CO-PILOTS WINDSHIELD HAD CRACKED. NO EMERGENCY DECLARED, AC RETURNED TO AIRPORT. NO OTHER AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. TYPICAL WINDSHIELD FAILURE TOLAMINATED HEATED WINDSHIELD. (K)