PA-32 Cherokee Six/Lance/Saratoga/6X
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 7
Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Executed Go Around / Missed Approach; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
I was working the local position which is only working the XX's. I received a release on Aircraft X on a 175 heading IFR. I cleared Aircraft X for takeoff on RWY XXL; issued RWY heading until advised and gave a 'caution wake turbulence' for the B737 departing off RWY XXR in a right turn out. Also on my frequency were Aircraft Z and Aircraft Y both inbound to RWY XXR for landing (Aircraft Z short final XXR and Aircraft Y approx. 4 miles behind.)When Aircraft X got airborne; I advised them to 'turn left heading 175' which they acknowledged. I then keyed the [tower of the adjacent airport] line to advise that a slow climbing aircraft was departing ZZZ and heading southbound over their airport (this was recently in a briefing that we need to do that). As I was hanging up with [the adjacent airport's tower]; the next thing I heard was 'Aircraft X; we need to land now'. I observed aircraft holding in position on RWY XYR and one about to touchdown on RWY XYL so I didn't think that was going to be an option. I asked Aircraft X 'which runway would you like to land'? Aircraft X advised they would like to turn around and land on RWY XZL. Aircraft Z was clearing RWY XXR (opposite XZL) so I cleared Aircraft X to land on either RWY XZL or XZR; whichever he wanted. I then sent Aircraft Y around on a 3 Mile final; issued RWY heading and 4;500 feet (and then climbed him to 7;000 feet over the airport). Aircraft X landed safely on RWY XZL and exited at the end. They advised they lost 2 cylinders after departure but was no longer requiring assistance. I'm not sure if I re-issued the wind when I cleared him to land; which I wish I would have done. I issued it when I cleared him for takeoff though and it was the same wind for the most part.
Tower Controller reported an aircraft just departed and had to return due to losing 2 cylinders.