PA-32 Cherokee Six/Lance/Saratoga/6X
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 7; Flight Crew Total 1531; Flight Crew Type 794
Time Pressure; Troubleshooting; Workload
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
[The flight] began its takeoff roll on Runway XXL at ZZZ. The takeoff and climb were normal. At approximately 1200 MSL; a severe vibration began; a waft of smoke entered the cabin; and oil sprayed on the windshield. I keyed my microphone saying; 'Engine failure; emergency; emergency.' I also began a left turn back toward the southwest end of the airport. I observed the remnants of the smoke trail I created on the way westbound. Once I got back to the airport I turned right to an easterly heading. I found myself lined up between the runways. I considered landing on the grass but since I had enough altitude I realigned with Runway XYR. I proceeded to land uneventfully on Runway XYR.During the roll; I started exiting to the right but reconsidered and changed to exit to the left. I rolled partially off the runway and rolled to a stop. The propeller stopped. I turned off the radios and electrical. I starting getting out and the Fireman told me to make sure I turned everything off. I; after rechecking; noticed I missed the master which I turned off. The Fireman directed me to the grass next to the runway. I realized I left my cell in the plane and asked if I could retrieve it. The Fireman told me I needed to stay away from the aircraft until the FSDO gave permission to move the aircraft. After a period of time; permission was given to move the aircraft. A tug from [the Company] pulled the aircraft to my hangar. I used my small tug to put the aircraft in the hangar.
PA-32 Single Pilot reported severe engine vibration accompanied with smoke and made an emergency landing on runway.