52. What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nosedown when power is reduced and controls are not adjusted?

The CG shifts forward when thrust and drag are reduced.
The downwash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced and elevator effectiveness is reduced.
When thrust is reduced to less than weight, lift is also reduced and the wings can no longer support the weight.

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