How did Lyndon B. Johnson almost die in world war 2?

Lyndon B. Johnson narrowly escaped death during World War II while serving as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In 1942, he was aboard a B-26 bomber on a reconnaissance mission over the Pacific when the aircraft was hit and forced to make an emergency landing. Despite the perilous situation and the enemy fire, Johnson managed to survive and was later awarded the Silver Star for his bravery during the mission.