PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 45; Flight Crew Total 10500; Flight Crew Type 4000
Situational Awareness; Time Pressure
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Aircraft
Run up satisfactory after seven circuits in traffic pattern at approximately 600 feet shortly after passing the end of Runway 20 engine began running rough; backfired and lost power. Executed a 180 degree turn to return to Runway 2 and landed safely.
A PA-28 Instructor took the aircraft at 600 feet and returned to land after the engine began running rough and lost power.