What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clumsy person, terribly old, boarding helicopter (10)" mean?

The definition is "Clumsy person". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OLD (synonym="OLD") + HOPPER (synonym="anagram of OLD") + C (synonym="anagram of OLD") = CLODHOPPER; definition: "Clumsy person," The answer is CLODHOPPER.

Clumsy person, terribly old, boarding helicopter (10)

Times Cryptic #28795 | 1 Across | 2023-12-25 flower

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