Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20; Flight Crew Total 400; Flight Crew Type 150
Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
Loss of oil pressure and ruff running engine after a VOR/DME Approach during the initial phase of a circle to land on Runway XX. Turned immediately towards runway and made a smooth uneventful landing.
C172 Pilot reported rough running engine with loss of oil pressure that resulted in a return to the departure airport.