Clutha

American

[kloo-thuh] / ˈklu θə /

noun

a river in S New Zealand, on S South Island, flowing NE to the Pacific Ocean. About 200 miles (320 km) long.

Clutha British

/ ˈkluːθə /

noun

a river in New Zealand, the longest river in South Island; rising in the Southern Alps it flows southeast to the Pacific. Length: 338 km (210 miles)

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Looking back a decade on from that night in 2013, he speaks of his reluctance to detract from those who were most affected by the Clutha crash.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

The fiancee of the helicopter pilot who died in the Clutha crash has described the fatal accident inquiry's findings as "distressing and incomprehensible".

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2019

More than 100 people were in The Clutha Bar was packed when the helicopter crashed into the roof and customers were enjoying a live set by the Ska band, Esperanza.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2019

The findings of a fatal accident inquiry into the Clutha helicopter crash are set to be published.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2019

The consequence of these ill-judged regulations was that the Court of Clutha became almost as silent as the grave.

From Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories by Morgan, Louisa

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