 During the station's operation, 63 personnel died in aerial accidents and two enlisted men died in ground-related accidents.The station published two newspapers, starting with the "Melbourne Wildcat" from 1943–44, which was replaced by the "Melbourne Hellcat" from 1944-46

As of 2019, the worst aircraft accident occurred in South Brevard County, on March 26, 1944.A B-24 bomber from Savannah, with engine problems, crashed in Eau Gallie while attempting to divert to the Naval Air Station.