Incident Overview
A pilot was performing night landings in a Cessna 172 to maintain night currency. During the flight, the pilot momentarily departed the traffic pattern and then reentered on a 45-degree entry for downwind, intending to practice a pattern entry at night.
Sequence of Events
Just prior to turning downwind, the pilot observed Canadian geese illuminated in the aircraft's landing light. Approximately one second later, one goose came through the windscreen, and at least one other goose impacted the left wing.
Aircraft Damage
The windscreen was penetrated by one goose, and the left wing sustained an impact from at least one additional goose. No further details on damage were provided.