A Texas airport experienced a temporary halt in its flight operations on Tuesday when a private jet departed "without permission" and collided with another aircraft on the tarmac, according to officials. The incident, which occurred at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, resulted in visible damage to both planes, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a twin-engine Hawker H25B took off from Hobby Airport around 3:30 p.m. local time, without obtaining the necessary clearance. As the Hawker was making its unauthorized departure, it collided with a twin-engine Cessna C510 that was in the process of landing on a nearby runway, the FAA stated.

Hobby Airport, in its own statement, described the incident as the two private jets "clipping their wings" while moving on the airfield. The collision caused noticeable damage to both aircraft, as captured in footage from ABC13.

Audio obtained by the outlet captured the moment when the pilot of the Cessna reported the midair mishap, saying, "We just had a midair...you guys just cleared somebody to take off or land and we had a minor departure."

Following the incident, the airport temporarily shut down its airfield to clean up debris from the collision. As a result, approximately 130 flights were either delayed or canceled before flight operations were able to resume around 8 p.m., reported ABC13.

Affected passengers were redirected to Bush Intercontinental Airport, located nearby, or to other states in some cases, according to the outlet's report. Meanwhile, frustrations grew among some travelers, as they made the decision to leave their luggage behind rather than waiting for updates, as seen in video footage from inside Hobby Airport.

The FAA has yet to determine the exact number of passengers onboard both the Hawker and the Cessna during the incident. It remains uncertain if the pilot of the Hawker will face consequences for the unauthorized departure.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to aviation protocols and obtaining proper clearance before taking off. The FAA is expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision and any potential lapses in communication or adherence to regulations.

As air travel gradually returns to normalcy at Hobby Airport, passengers are advised to stay updated with their respective airlines regarding any lingering delays or changes to their travel plans.