As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED A LOUD THUMPING FROM BELOW THE COCKPIT. THE CREW MADE AN AIR-TURN-BACK AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MX FOUND THE LT FORWARD NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR HANGING LOOSE. THE SHEAR ROD HAD BROKEN. MX REPLACED THE ROD ASSEMBLY AND RETURNED THE AC TO SERVICE WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS.(K)