What happened
The flight was initially executing an ILS approach to runway 14. Upon being handed over to the tower, the crew requested a visual approach to runway 8, and the tower cleared the aircraft for a side-step maneuver.
During the maneuver, the captain delayed initiating the side step until the aircraft was 350 feet above ground level. The pilot then banked the aircraft to the left, reaching a bank of 32.6 degrees, followed by a right bank of 20.8 degrees at 18 feet above ground level. Because final approach alignment was not achieved, the right outboard engine pod dragged on the runway.
This contact resulted in a fire that erupted in the bottom aft section of the engine cowling. The fire was subsequently extinguished using onboard fire suppressants.
The investigation
The investigation determined that the fire in the engine cowling was caused by a broken fuel filter drain line.