Incident Details
The pilot landed a Cessna 185F on the active runway. Aware of other landing traffic, the pilot decided to vacate the runway promptly by turning onto a high-speed taxiway. During the turn, the pilot applied the aircraft's brakes. The left brake did not function effectively, causing the aircraft to ground loop.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the left brake had malfunctioned, leading to the loss of directional control during the taxiway exit.
FAA Inspection
An FAA airworthiness inspector examined and tested the left brake system after the incident. The inspection revealed no evidence of a brake failure.
Outcome
The aircraft experienced a ground loop while attempting to exit the active runway. The pilot's assertion of a left brake malfunction was not supported by the subsequent FAA inspection.