C172 pilot reported the main tires blew out on landing due to having to use maximum braking to avoid a head-on collision with a helicopter. The helicopter pilot had thought the reporter's aircraft was still on base according to what was seen on the ADS-B.
Synopsis
C172 pilot reported the main tires blew out on landing due to having to use maximum braking to avoid a head-on collision with a helicopter. The helicopter pilot had thought the reporter's aircraft was still on base according to what was seen on the ADS-B.
Narrative
I was flying solo in a Cessna 172 in the traffic pattern at ZZZ. A helicopter entered the traffic pattern on the downwind behind me. The helicopter then flew a tighter pattern for Runway XX to cut in front of me. They announced on the CTAF that they were turning base for [Runway] XX when I was still on the downwind. I then announced that I was turning base. As I was turning final; before I could declare I was on final; the helicopter announced that they would be side stepping for the traffic on base to final." I then announced I was on final for [Runway] XX. I continued with my approach and when I touched down; the helicopter was still hovering over Runway XX. I couldn't take off and have enough vertical clearance over the helicopter; so I applied maximum braking to avoid a head-on collision with the helicopter. Both main tires blew out and I shut down the engine on the runway. The helicopter was still hovering on the runway when my aircraft came to a complete stop. The helicopter was hovering at the 1 intersection above the runway and my aircraft stopped at the intersection with the old closed runway; about 600 ft. before the 1 intersection.After the incident the pilot in command of the helicopter apologized for what happened and acknowledged that they were likely at fault for the incident. The pilot also stated that according to their ADS-B In display; they thought my aircraft was still on base. I believe that creating a better sight picture from the CTAF communications was crucial to preventing this incident. Over-reliance on ADS-B data instead of listening to CTAF and visually scanning for aircraft was a contributing factor; as well as understanding that an airplane has the right of way over a more maneuverable aircraft such as a helicopter."
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.