New Delhi, June 13 -- Boeing Co. shares sank sharply on Thursday following the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad. The stock closed at $203.60, down nearly 5% from the previous day's close of $214.04.

Earlier in pre-market trading, shares had plunged over 8%, reflecting investor concerns over the safety of Boeing aircraft.

A devastating tragedy struck on Thursday (June 12), as Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The London-bound flight was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Live Updates

The crash occurred in Meghaninagar area ...